How many syllables in "plateaus"?

"plateaus" has 2 syllabes (pla - teaus).

How to divide "plateaus"?

"plateaus" divides into 2 parts: pla · teaus.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"plateaus": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pla·teaus

Accent principal

pla-TEAUS(pla · teaus)○ ●

Stress in "plateaus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄plæˈtoʊz⁄

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IPAplæˈtoʊz

Syllabespla·teaus

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