How many syllables in "adonis"?

"adonis" has 3 lettergrepen (a - don - is).

How to divide "adonis"?

"adonis" divides into 3 parts: a · don · is.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"adonis": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·don·is

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a-DON-is(a · don · is)○ ● ○

Stress in "adonis" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈdɒnɪs⁄

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Lettergrepena·don·is

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