How many syllables in "cousin"?

"cousin" has 2 lettergrepen (cous - in).

How to divide "cousin"?

"cousin" divides into 2 parts: cous · in.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cousin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cous·in

Hoofdklemtoon

COUS-in(cous · in)● ○

Stress in "cousin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌz.ən⁄

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IPAˈkʌz.ən

Lettergrepencous·in

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