How many syllables in "epistaxis"?

"epistaxis" has 4 lettergrepen (e - pi - sta - xis).

How to divide "epistaxis"?

"epistaxis" divides into 4 parts: e · pi · sta · xis.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"epistaxis": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·pi·sta·xis

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e-pi-STA-xis(e · pi · sta · xis)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "epistaxis" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs⁄

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IPAˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs

Lettergrepene·pi·sta·xis

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not cause your brain is leaking. The official term for a nosebleed is epistaxis, and there are two kinds of them. and there are two kinds of them.

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