How many syllables in "gossip"?

"gossip" has 2 lettergrepen (gos - sip).

How to divide "gossip"?

"gossip" divides into 2 parts: gos · sip.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gos... sip) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gossip": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gos·sip

Hoofdklemtoon

GOS-sip(gos · sip)● ○

Stress in "gossip" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɒs.ɪp⁄

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IPAˈɡɒs.ɪp

Lettergrepengos·sip

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