How many syllables in "juxtapose"?

"juxtapose" has 3 lettergrepen (jux - ta - pose).

How to divide "juxtapose"?

"juxtapose" divides into 3 parts: jux · ta · pose.

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

Say each syllable slowly (jux... ta... pose) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"juxtapose": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jux·ta·pose

Hoofdklemtoon

JUX-ta-pose(jux · ta · pose)● ○ ○

Stress in "juxtapose" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz⁄

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IPAˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz

Lettergrepenjux·ta·pose

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