How many syllables in "crisis"?

"crisis" has 2 lettergrepen (cri - sis).

How to divide "crisis"?

"crisis" divides into 2 parts: cri · sis.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"crisis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cri·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

CRI-sis(cri · sis)● ○

Stress in "crisis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkraɪ.sɪs⁄

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IPAˈkraɪ.sɪs

Lettergrepencri·sis

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