How many syllables in "provost"?

"provost" has 2 lettergrepen (prov - ost).

How to divide "provost"?

"provost" divides into 2 parts: prov · ost.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"provost": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prov·ost

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PROV-ost(prov · ost)● ○

Stress in "provost" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒvəst⁄

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IPAˈprɒvəst

Lettergrepenprov·ost

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