How many syllables in "detours"?

"detours" has 2 lettergrepen (de - tours).

How to divide "detours"?

"detours" divides into 2 parts: de · tours.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"detours": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·tours

Hoofdklemtoon

de-TOURS(de · tours)○ ●

Stress in "detours" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˈtʊərz⁄

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IPAdiːˈtʊərz

Lettergrepende·tours

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