How many syllables in "crossbows"?

"crossbows" has 2 syllabes (cross - bows).

How to divide "crossbows"?

"crossbows" divides into 2 parts: cross · bows.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"crossbows": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:cross·bows

Accent principal

CROSS-bows(cross · bows)● ○

Stress in "crossbows" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkrɒs.boʊz⁄

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IPAˈkrɒs.boʊz

Syllabescross·bows

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