How many syllables in "cuirass"?

"cuirass" has 3 lettergrepen (cu - i - rass).

How to divide "cuirass"?

"cuirass" divides into 3 parts: cu · i · rass.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cuirass": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cu·i·rass

Hoofdklemtoon

cu-I-rass(cu · i · rass)○ ● ○

Stress in "cuirass" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kwɪˈɹæs⁄

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IPAkwɪˈɹæs

Lettergrepencu·i·rass

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