How many syllables in "baptist"?

"baptist" has 2 lettergrepen (bap - tist).

How to divide "baptist"?

"baptist" divides into 2 parts: bap · tist.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"baptist": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bap·tist

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BAP-tist(bap · tist)● ○

Stress in "baptist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæptɪst⁄

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IPAˈbæptɪst

Lettergrepenbap·tist

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