How many syllables in "pompous"?

"pompous" has 2 sílabas (pom - pous).

How to divide "pompous"?

"pompous" divides into 2 parts: pom · pous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pom... pous) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"pompous": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pom·pous

Acento principal

POM-pous(pom · pous)● ○

Stress in "pompous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒm.pəs⁄

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How many syllables in "pompous"?: "pompous" has 2 sílabas (pom - pous).
How to divide "pompous"?: "pompous" divides into 2 parts: pom · pous.
Where is the stress in "pompous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pompous"?: Say each syllable slowly (pom... pous) and listen on SayItVid.