How many syllables in "prostitute"?

"prostitute" has 3 syllabes (pros - ti - tute).

How to divide "prostitute"?

"prostitute" divides into 3 parts: pros · ti · tute.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pros... ti... tute) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"prostitute": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pros·ti·tute

Accent principal

PROS-ti-tute(pros · ti · tute)● ○ ○

Stress in "prostitute" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒstɪtjuːt⁄

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IPAˈprɒstɪtjuːt

Syllabespros·ti·tute

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