How many syllables in "baptism"?

"baptism" has 2 lettergrepen (bap - tism).

How to divide "baptism"?

"baptism" divides into 2 parts: bap · tism.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bap... tism) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"baptism": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bap·tism

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BAP-tism(bap · tism)● ○

Stress in "baptism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæptɪzəm⁄

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IPAˈbæptɪzəm

Lettergrepenbap·tism

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