How many syllables in "locust"?

"locust" has 2 syllabes (lo - cust).

How to divide "locust"?

"locust" divides into 2 parts: lo · cust.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lo... cust) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"locust": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:lo·cust

Accent principal

LO-cust(lo · cust)● ○

Stress in "locust" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈloʊkəst⁄

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Lecture automatique

IPAˈloʊkəst

Syllabeslo·cust

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Raccourcis clavier : ← Précédent, → Suivant, R Rejouer • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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