How many syllables in "histone"?

"histone" has 2 lettergrepen (hi - stone).

How to divide "histone"?

"histone" divides into 2 parts: hi · stone.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hi... stone) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"histone": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hi·stone

Hoofdklemtoon

HI-stone(hi · stone)● ○

Stress in "histone" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɪstoʊn⁄

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IPAˈhɪstoʊn

Lettergrepenhi·stone

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