How many syllables in "coitus"?

"coitus" has 3 lettergrepen (co - i - tus).

How to divide "coitus"?

"coitus" divides into 3 parts: co · i · tus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (co... i... tus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"coitus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·i·tus

Hoofdklemtoon

CO-i-tus(co · i · tus)● ○ ○

Stress in "coitus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs⁄

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IPAˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs

Lettergrepenco·i·tus

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How many syllables in "coitus"?: "coitus" has 3 lettergrepen (co - i - tus).
How to divide "coitus"?: "coitus" divides into 3 parts: co · i · tus.
Where is the stress in "coitus"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "coitus"?: Say each syllable slowly (co... i... tus) and listen on SayItVid.