How many syllables in "fetus"?

"fetus" has 2 lettergrepen (fe - tus).

How to divide "fetus"?

"fetus" divides into 2 parts: fe · tus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (fe... tus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fetus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fe·tus

Hoofdklemtoon

FE-tus(fe · tus)● ○

Stress in "fetus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfiːtəs⁄

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IPAˈfiːtəs

Lettergrepenfe·tus

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