How many syllables in "prosperous"?

"prosperous" has 3 音節 (pros - per - ous).

How to divide "prosperous"?

"prosperous" divides into 3 parts: pros · per · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pros... per... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"prosperous": 3 音節.

音節:pros·per·ous

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PROS-per-ous(pros · per · ous)● ○ ○

Stress in "prosperous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒspərəs⁄

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IPAˈprɒspərəs

音節pros·per·ous

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