How many syllables in "enormous"?

"enormous" has 3 syllabes (e - nor - mous).

How to divide "enormous"?

"enormous" divides into 3 parts: e · nor · mous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... nor... mous) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"enormous": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:e·nor·mous

Accent principal

e-NOR-mous(e · nor · mous)○ ● ○

Stress in "enormous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈnɔːr.məs⁄

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How many syllables in "enormous"?: "enormous" has 3 syllabes (e - nor - mous).
How to divide "enormous"?: "enormous" divides into 3 parts: e · nor · mous.
Where is the stress in "enormous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "enormous"?: Say each syllable slowly (e... nor... mous) and listen on SayItVid.