How many syllables in "egoism"?

"egoism" has 3 lettergrepen (e - go - ism).

How to divide "egoism"?

"egoism" divides into 3 parts: e · go · ism.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... go... ism) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"egoism": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·go·ism

Hoofdklemtoon

E-go-ism(e · go · ism)● ○ ○

Stress in "egoism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiː.ɡoʊ.ɪ.zəm⁄

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IPAˈiː.ɡoʊ.ɪ.zəm

Lettergrepene·go·ism

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