How many syllables in "zealous"?

"zealous" has 2 syllabes (zeal - ous).

How to divide "zealous"?

"zealous" divides into 2 parts: zeal · ous.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"zealous": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:zeal·ous

Accent principal

ZEAL-ous(zeal · ous)● ○

Stress in "zealous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈzɛl.əs⁄

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IPAˈzɛl.əs

Syllabeszeal·ous

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