How many syllables in "bodacious"?

"bodacious" has 3 lettergrepen (bo - da - cious).

How to divide "bodacious"?

"bodacious" divides into 3 parts: bo · da · cious.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bo... da... cious) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"bodacious": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·da·cious

Hoofdklemtoon

bo-DA-cious(bo · da · cious)○ ● ○

Stress in "bodacious" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄boʊˈdeɪʃəs⁄

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IPAboʊˈdeɪʃəs

Lettergrepenbo·da·cious

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