How many syllables in "illustrious"?

"illustrious" has 4 sílabas (il - lus - tri - ous).

How to divide "illustrious"?

"illustrious" divides into 4 parts: il · lus · tri · ous.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (il... lus... tri... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"illustrious": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:il·lus·tri·ous

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il-LUS-tri-ous(il · lus · tri · ous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illustrious" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs⁄

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How many syllables in "illustrious"?: "illustrious" has 4 sílabas (il - lus - tri - ous).
How to divide "illustrious"?: "illustrious" divides into 4 parts: il · lus · tri · ous.
Where is the stress in "illustrious"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "illustrious"?: Say each syllable slowly (il... lus... tri... ous) and listen on SayItVid.