How many syllables in "localism"?

"localism" has 3 lettergrepen (lo - ca - lism).

How to divide "localism"?

"localism" divides into 3 parts: lo · ca · lism.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"localism": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lo·ca·lism

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LO-ca-lism(lo · ca · lism)● ○ ○

Stress in "localism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈloʊkəˌlɪzəm⁄

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IPAˈloʊkəˌlɪzəm

Lettergrepenlo·ca·lism

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