How many syllables in "basilar"?

"basilar" has 3 lettergrepen (ba - si - lar).

How to divide "basilar"?

"basilar" divides into 3 parts: ba · si · lar.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"basilar": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·si·lar

Hoofdklemtoon

BA-si-lar(ba · si · lar)● ○ ○

Stress in "basilar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæz.əl.ɚ⁄

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IPAˈbæz.əl.ɚ

Lettergrepenba·si·lar

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