How many syllables in "appoints"?

"appoints" has 2 lettergrepen (ap - points).

How to divide "appoints"?

"appoints" divides into 2 parts: ap · points.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"appoints": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ap·points

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ap-POINTS(ap · points)○ ●

Stress in "appoints" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpɔɪnts⁄

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IPAəˈpɔɪnts

Lettergrepenap·points

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