How many syllables in "catacombs"?

"catacombs" has 3 syllabes (cat - a - combs).

How to divide "catacombs"?

"catacombs" divides into 3 parts: cat · a · combs.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"catacombs": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:cat·a·combs

Accent principal

CAT-a-combs(cat · a · combs)● ○ ○

Stress in "catacombs" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz⁄

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IPAˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz

Syllabescat·a·combs

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How many syllables in "catacombs"?: "catacombs" has 3 syllabes (cat - a - combs).
How to divide "catacombs"?: "catacombs" divides into 3 parts: cat · a · combs.
Where is the stress in "catacombs"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "catacombs"?: Say each syllable slowly (cat... a... combs) and listen on SayItVid.