How many syllables in "delirious"?

"delirious" has 4 lettergrepen (de - lir - i - ous).

How to divide "delirious"?

"delirious" divides into 4 parts: de · lir · i · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... lir... i... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"delirious": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·lir·i·ous

Hoofdklemtoon

de-LIR-i-ous(de · lir · i · ous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "delirious" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈlɪriəs⁄

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Lettergrepende·lir·i·ous

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How many syllables in "delirious"?: "delirious" has 4 lettergrepen (de - lir - i - ous).
How to divide "delirious"?: "delirious" divides into 4 parts: de · lir · i · ous.
Where is the stress in "delirious"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "delirious"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... lir... i... ous) and listen on SayItVid.