How many syllables in "erasmus"?

"erasmus" has 3 lettergrepen (e - ras - mus).

How to divide "erasmus"?

"erasmus" divides into 3 parts: e · ras · mus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... ras... mus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"erasmus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·ras·mus

Hoofdklemtoon

e-RAS-mus(e · ras · mus)○ ● ○

Stress in "erasmus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈræz.məs⁄

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IPAɪˈræz.məs

Lettergrepene·ras·mus

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