How many syllables in "ominous"?

"ominous" has 3 syllabes (om - i - nous).

How to divide "ominous"?

"ominous" divides into 3 parts: om · i · nous.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"ominous": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:om·i·nous

Accent principal

OM-i-nous(om · i · nous)● ○ ○

Stress in "ominous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs⁄

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