How many syllables in "damascus"?

"damascus" has 3 הברות (da - mas - cus).

How to divide "damascus"?

"damascus" divides into 3 parts: da · mas · cus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (da... mas... cus) and listen on SayItVid.

מדריך הברות

3 הברות

"damascus": 3 הברות.

הברות:da·mas·cus

הטעמה ראשית

da-MAS-cus(da · mas · cus)○ ● ○

Stress in "damascus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dəˈmæskəs⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAdəˈmæskəs

הברותda·mas·cus

שמעו זאת בהקשרUS

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