How many syllables in "abruse"?

"abruse" has 2 lettergrepen (a - bruse).

How to divide "abruse"?

"abruse" divides into 2 parts: a · bruse.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"abruse": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·bruse

Hoofdklemtoon

a-BRUSE(a · bruse)○ ●

Stress in "abruse" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈbruːs⁄

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IPAəˈbruːs

Lettergrepena·bruse

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