How many syllables in "illusory"?

"illusory" has 4 lettergrepen (il - lu - so - ry).

How to divide "illusory"?

"illusory" divides into 4 parts: il · lu · so · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (il... lu... so... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"illusory": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:il·lu·so·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

il-LU-so-ry(il · lu · so · ry)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illusory" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈluːsəri⁄

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IPAɪˈluːsəri

Lettergrepenil·lu·so·ry

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