How many syllables in "nicholas"?

"nicholas" has 3 lettergrepen (nich - o - las).

How to divide "nicholas"?

"nicholas" divides into 3 parts: nich · o · las.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"nicholas": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nich·o·las

Hoofdklemtoon

NICH-o-las(nich · o · las)● ○ ○

Stress in "nicholas" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪk.ə.ləs⁄

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IPAˈnɪk.ə.ləs

Lettergrepennich·o·las

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