How many syllables in "autobus"?

"autobus" has 3 lettergrepen (au - to - bus).

How to divide "autobus"?

"autobus" divides into 3 parts: au · to · bus.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"autobus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:au·to·bus

Hoofdklemtoon

AU-to-bus(au · to · bus)● ○ ○

Stress in "autobus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs⁄

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1/2

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈɔtoʊˌbʌs

Lettergrepenau·to·bus

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