How many syllables in "nemesis"?

"nemesis" has 3 lettergrepen (nem - e - sis).

How to divide "nemesis"?

"nemesis" divides into 3 parts: nem · e · sis.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"nemesis": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nem·e·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

NEM-e-sis(nem · e · sis)● ○ ○

Stress in "nemesis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs⁄

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IPAˈnɛm.ə.sɪs

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