How many syllables in "humanist"?

"humanist" has 3 lettergrepen (hu - man - ist).

How to divide "humanist"?

"humanist" divides into 3 parts: hu · man · ist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hu... man... ist) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"humanist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hu·man·ist

Hoofdklemtoon

HU-man-ist(hu · man · ist)● ○ ○

Stress in "humanist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhjuːmənɪst⁄

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IPAˈhjuːmənɪst

Lettergrepenhu·man·ist

Hoor in contextUS

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How many syllables in "humanist"?: "humanist" has 3 lettergrepen (hu - man - ist).
How to divide "humanist"?: "humanist" divides into 3 parts: hu · man · ist.
Where is the stress in "humanist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "humanist"?: Say each syllable slowly (hu... man... ist) and listen on SayItVid.