How many syllables in "colobus"?

"colobus" has 3 lettergrepen (co - lo - bus).

How to divide "colobus"?

"colobus" divides into 3 parts: co · lo · bus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (co... lo... bus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"colobus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·lo·bus

Hoofdklemtoon

CO-lo-bus(co · lo · bus)● ○ ○

Stress in "colobus" falls on 1st syllable.

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

Lettergrepenco·lo·bus

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