How many syllables in "buxom"?

"buxom" has 2 lettergrepen (bux - om).

How to divide "buxom"?

"buxom" divides into 2 parts: bux · om.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bux... om) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"buxom": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bux·om

Hoofdklemtoon

BUX-om(bux · om)● ○

Stress in "buxom" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʌksəm⁄

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IPAˈbʌksəm

Lettergrepenbux·om

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