How many syllables in "lexis"?

"lexis" has 2 lettergrepen (lex - is).

How to divide "lexis"?

"lexis" divides into 2 parts: lex · is.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lexis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lex·is

Hoofdklemtoon

LEX-is(lex · is)● ○

Stress in "lexis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛksɪs⁄

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IPAˈlɛksɪs

Lettergrepenlex·is

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How many syllables in "lexis"?: "lexis" has 2 lettergrepen (lex - is).
How to divide "lexis"?: "lexis" divides into 2 parts: lex · is.
Where is the stress in "lexis"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lexis"?: Say each syllable slowly (lex... is) and listen on SayItVid.