How many syllables in "poesis"?

"poesis" has 3 lettergrepen (po - e - sis).

How to divide "poesis"?

"poesis" divides into 3 parts: po · e · sis.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"poesis": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:po·e·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

po-E-sis(po · e · sis)○ ● ○

Stress in "poesis" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄poʊˈiː.sɪs⁄

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IPApoʊˈiː.sɪs

Lettergrepenpo·e·sis

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