How many syllables in "bonus"?

"bonus" has 2 lettergrepen (bo - nus).

How to divide "bonus"?

"bonus" divides into 2 parts: bo · nus.

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

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

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bonus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·nus

Hoofdklemtoon

BO-nus(bo · nus)● ○

Stress in "bonus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈboʊnəs⁄

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IPAˈboʊnəs

Lettergrepenbo·nus

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