How many syllables in "loquacious"?

"loquacious" has 3 syllabes (lo - qua - cious).

How to divide "loquacious"?

"loquacious" divides into 3 parts: lo · qua · cious.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"loquacious": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:lo·qua·cious

Accent principal

lo-QUA-cious(lo · qua · cious)○ ● ○

Stress in "loquacious" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ləˈkweɪʃəs⁄

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IPAləˈkweɪʃəs

Syllabeslo·qua·cious

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