How many syllables in "halitosis"?

"halitosis" has 4 lettergrepen (ha - li - to - sis).

How to divide "halitosis"?

"halitosis" divides into 4 parts: ha · li · to · sis.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ha... li... to... sis) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"halitosis": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ha·li·to·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

ha-li-TO-sis(ha · li · to · sis)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "halitosis" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs⁄

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IPAhæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs

Lettergrepenha·li·to·sis

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How many syllables in "halitosis"?: "halitosis" has 4 lettergrepen (ha - li - to - sis).
How to divide "halitosis"?: "halitosis" divides into 4 parts: ha · li · to · sis.
Where is the stress in "halitosis"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "halitosis"?: Say each syllable slowly (ha... li... to... sis) and listen on SayItVid.