How many syllables in "espouse"?

"espouse" has 2 lettergrepen (es - pouse).

How to divide "espouse"?

"espouse" divides into 2 parts: es · pouse.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... pouse) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"espouse": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·pouse

Hoofdklemtoon

es-POUSE(es · pouse)○ ●

Stress in "espouse" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈspaʊz⁄

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IPAɪˈspaʊz

Lettergrepenes·pouse

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With just the dummies? To espouse the shape of the form a little bit better, not have these artificial steps. not have these artificial steps.

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