How many syllables in "gossips"?

"gossips" has 2 lettergrepen (gos - sips).

How to divide "gossips"?

"gossips" divides into 2 parts: gos · sips.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gossips": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gos·sips

Hoofdklemtoon

GOS-sips(gos · sips)● ○

Stress in "gossips" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɒs.ɪps⁄

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IPAˈɡɒs.ɪps

Lettergrepengos·sips

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