How many syllables in "clitoris"?

"clitoris" has 3 syllabes (cli - to - ris).

How to divide "clitoris"?

"clitoris" divides into 3 parts: cli · to · ris.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cli... to... ris) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"clitoris": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:cli·to·ris

Accent principal

CLI-to-ris(cli · to · ris)● ○ ○

Stress in "clitoris" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈklɪtərɪs⁄

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IPAˈklɪtərɪs

Syllabescli·to·ris

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