How many syllables in "nutso"?

"nutso" has 2 lettergrepen (nut - so).

How to divide "nutso"?

"nutso" divides into 2 parts: nut · so.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"nutso": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nut·so

Hoofdklemtoon

NUT-so(nut · so)● ○

Stress in "nutso" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnʌ.t͡soʊ⁄

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IPAˈnʌ.t͡soʊ

Lettergrepennut·so

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How many syllables in "nutso"?: "nutso" has 2 lettergrepen (nut - so).
How to divide "nutso"?: "nutso" divides into 2 parts: nut · so.
Where is the stress in "nutso"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nutso"?: Say each syllable slowly (nut... so) and listen on SayItVid.