How many syllables in "polis"?

"polis" has 2 syllabes (po - lis).

How to divide "polis"?

"polis" divides into 2 parts: po · lis.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"polis": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:po·lis

Accent principal

PO-lis(po · lis)● ○

Stress in "polis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒlɪs⁄

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IPAˈpɒlɪs

Syllabespo·lis

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