How many syllables in "carpus"?

"carpus" has 2 lettergrepen (car - pus).

How to divide "carpus"?

"carpus" divides into 2 parts: car · pus.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"carpus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:car·pus

Hoofdklemtoon

CAR-pus(car · pus)● ○

Stress in "carpus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɑɹ.pəs⁄

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IPAˈkɑɹ.pəs

Lettergrepencar·pus

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