How many syllables in "hocus"?

"hocus" has 2 lettergrepen (ho - cus).

How to divide "hocus"?

"hocus" divides into 2 parts: ho · cus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ho... cus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"hocus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ho·cus

Hoofdklemtoon

HO-cus(ho · cus)● ○

Stress in "hocus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊ.kəs⁄

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IPAˈhoʊ.kəs

Lettergrepenho·cus

Hoor in contextUS

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