How many syllables in "bosom"?

"bosom" has 2 lettergrepen (bo - som).

How to divide "bosom"?

"bosom" divides into 2 parts: bo · som.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bosom": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bo·som

Hoofdklemtoon

BO-som(bo · som)● ○

Stress in "bosom" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʊzəm⁄

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IPAˈbʊzəm

Lettergrepenbo·som

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morsel of bread, and drink from his cup, and nestle in his bosom; it was like a daughter to him. One day, a traveler came to the rich man, but he was loathe to

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