How many syllables in "consensus"?

"consensus" has 3 lettergrepen (con - sen - sus).

How to divide "consensus"?

"consensus" divides into 3 parts: con · sen · sus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... sen... sus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"consensus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·sen·sus

Hoofdklemtoon

con-SEN-sus(con · sen · sus)○ ● ○

Stress in "consensus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈsɛnsəs⁄

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IPAkənˈsɛnsəs

Lettergrepencon·sen·sus

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