How many syllables in "brevis"?

"brevis" has 2 lettergrepen (bre - vis).

How to divide "brevis"?

"brevis" divides into 2 parts: bre · vis.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"brevis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bre·vis

Hoofdklemtoon

BRE-vis(bre · vis)● ○

Stress in "brevis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbrɛv.ɪs⁄

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IPAˈbrɛv.ɪs

Lettergrepenbre·vis

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