How many syllables in "procuress"?

"procuress" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - cu - ress).

How to divide "procuress"?

"procuress" divides into 3 parts: pro · cu · ress.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"procuress": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·cu·ress

Hoofdklemtoon

pro-CU-ress(pro · cu · ress)○ ● ○

Stress in "procuress" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɹəˈkjʊəɹɪs⁄

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IPApɹəˈkjʊəɹɪs

Lettergrepenpro·cu·ress

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