How many syllables in "boycott"?

"boycott" has 2 syllabes (boy - cott).

How to divide "boycott"?

"boycott" divides into 2 parts: boy · cott.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"boycott": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:boy·cott

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BOY-cott(boy · cott)● ○

Stress in "boycott" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔɪ.kɒt⁄

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IPAˈbɔɪ.kɒt

Syllabesboy·cott

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