How many syllables in "consumes"?

"consumes" has 2 syllabes (con - sumes).

How to divide "consumes"?

"consumes" divides into 2 parts: con · sumes.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"consumes": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·sumes

Accent principal

con-SUMES(con · sumes)○ ●

Stress in "consumes" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈsuːmz⁄

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