How many syllables in "gruesome"?

"gruesome" has 2 lettergrepen (grue - some).

How to divide "gruesome"?

"gruesome" divides into 2 parts: grue · some.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gruesome": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:grue·some

Hoofdklemtoon

GRUE-some(grue · some)● ○

Stress in "gruesome" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡruːsəm⁄

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IPAˈɡruːsəm

Lettergrepengrue·some

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