How many syllables in "congruous"?

"congruous" has 3 lettergrepen (con - gru - ous).

How to divide "congruous"?

"congruous" divides into 3 parts: con · gru · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... gru... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"congruous": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·gru·ous

Hoofdklemtoon

CON-gru-ous(con · gru · ous)● ○ ○

Stress in "congruous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs⁄

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IPAˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs

Lettergrepencon·gru·ous

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