How many syllables in "cuckoos"?

"cuckoos" has 2 lettergrepen (cuc - koos).

How to divide "cuckoos"?

"cuckoos" divides into 2 parts: cuc · koos.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cuckoos": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cuc·koos

Hoofdklemtoon

CUC-koos(cuc · koos)● ○

Stress in "cuckoos" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʊkuːz⁄

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IPAˈkʊkuːz

Lettergrepencuc·koos

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