How many syllables in "boycot"?

"boycot" has 2 lettergrepen (boy - cot).

How to divide "boycot"?

"boycot" divides into 2 parts: boy · cot.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"boycot": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:boy·cot

Hoofdklemtoon

BOY-cot(boy · cot)● ○

Stress in "boycot" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt⁄

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IPAˈbɔɪ.kɑːt

Lettergrepenboy·cot

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