How many syllables in "microcosm"?

"microcosm" has 3 lettergrepen (mi - cro - cosm).

How to divide "microcosm"?

"microcosm" divides into 3 parts: mi · cro · cosm.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mi... cro... cosm) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"microcosm": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mi·cro·cosm

Hoofdklemtoon

MI-cro-cosm(mi · cro · cosm)● ○ ○

Stress in "microcosm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmaɪ.krəˌkɒz.əm⁄

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IPAˈmaɪ.krəˌkɒz.əm

Lettergrepenmi·cro·cosm

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2:10

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