How many syllables in "impetuous"?

"impetuous" has 4 lettergrepen (im - pet - u - ous).

How to divide "impetuous"?

"impetuous" divides into 4 parts: im · pet · u · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... pet... u... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"impetuous": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·pet·u·ous

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im-PET-u-ous(im · pet · u · ous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "impetuous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs⁄

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IPAɪmˈpɛtʃuəs

Lettergrepenim·pet·u·ous

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