How many syllables in "bogus"?

"bogus" has 2 lettergrepen (bo - gus).

How to divide "bogus"?

"bogus" divides into 2 parts: bo · gus.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bogus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·gus

Hoofdklemtoon

BO-gus(bo · gus)● ○

Stress in "bogus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈboʊ.ɡəs⁄

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IPAˈboʊ.ɡəs

Lettergrepenbo·gus

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