How many syllables in "rapists"?

"rapists" has 2 음절 (ra - pists).

How to divide "rapists"?

"rapists" divides into 2 parts: ra · pists.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ra... pists) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"rapists": 2 음절.

음절:ra·pists

제1강세

RA-pists(ra · pists)● ○

Stress in "rapists" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈreɪpɪsts⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈreɪpɪsts

음절ra·pists

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the answer for rapists, especially for black male rapists, and that is the received wisdom. But really, what was it? Ida B. really, what was it? Ida B.

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