How many syllables in "basileus"?

"basileus" has 3 lettergrepen (ba - si - leus).

How to divide "basileus"?

"basileus" divides into 3 parts: ba · si · leus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ba... si... leus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"basileus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·si·leus

Hoofdklemtoon

ba-si-LEUS(ba · si · leus)○ ○ ●

Stress in "basileus" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌbæsɪˈleɪəs⁄

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IPAˌbæsɪˈleɪəs

Lettergrepenba·si·leus

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