How many syllables in "bums"?

"bums" has 1 lettergrepen (bums).

How to divide "bums"?

"bums" divides into 1 parts: bums.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"bums": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bums

Hoofdklemtoon

BUMS(bums)●

Stress in "bums" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄bʌmz⁄

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1/10

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IPAbʌmz

Lettergrepenbums

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1:35

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How many syllables in "bums"?: "bums" has 1 lettergrepen (bums).
How to divide "bums"?: "bums" divides into 1 parts: bums.
Where is the stress in "bums"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bums"?: Say each syllable slowly (bums) and listen on SayItVid.