How many syllables in "emphases"?

"emphases" has 3 lettergrepen (em - pha - ses).

How to divide "emphases"?

"emphases" divides into 3 parts: em · pha · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (em... pha... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"emphases": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·pha·ses

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EM-pha-ses(em · pha · ses)● ○ ○

Stress in "emphases" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛmfəsɪz⁄

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IPAˈɛmfəsɪz

Lettergrepenem·pha·ses

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