How many syllables in "amorous"?

"amorous" has 3 lettergrepen (am - or - ous).

How to divide "amorous"?

"amorous" divides into 3 parts: am · or · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (am... or... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"amorous": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:am·or·ous

Hoofdklemtoon

AM-or-ous(am · or · ous)● ○ ○

Stress in "amorous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæm.ər.əs⁄

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IPAˈæm.ər.əs

Lettergrepenam·or·ous

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