How many syllables in "impetus"?

"impetus" has 3 lettergrepen (im - pe - tus).

How to divide "impetus"?

"impetus" divides into 3 parts: im · pe · tus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... pe... tus) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"impetus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·pe·tus

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IM-pe-tus(im · pe · tus)● ○ ○

Stress in "impetus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪm.pɪ.təs⁄

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IPAˈɪm.pɪ.təs

Lettergrepenim·pe·tus

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doing a lot of talking but but the impetus will come from you okay so let's go straight into session one which is go straight into session one which is

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