How many syllables in "crocus"?

"crocus" has 2 lettergrepen (cro - cus).

How to divide "crocus"?

"crocus" divides into 2 parts: cro · cus.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"crocus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cro·cus

Hoofdklemtoon

CRO-cus(cro · cus)● ○

Stress in "crocus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkroʊ.kəs⁄

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IPAˈkroʊ.kəs

Lettergrepencro·cus

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