How many syllables in "meritus"?

"meritus" has 3 lettergrepen (me - ri - tus).

How to divide "meritus"?

"meritus" divides into 3 parts: me · ri · tus.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"meritus": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·ri·tus

Hoofdklemtoon

me-RI-tus(me · ri · tus)○ ● ○

Stress in "meritus" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈraɪ.təs⁄

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IPAməˈraɪ.təs

Lettergrepenme·ri·tus

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