How many syllables in "psyllium"?

"psyllium" has 3 lettergrepen (psyl - li - um).

How to divide "psyllium"?

"psyllium" divides into 3 parts: psyl · li · um.

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

Say each syllable slowly (psyl... li... um) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"psyllium": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:psyl·li·um

Hoofdklemtoon

PSYL-li-um(psyl · li · um)● ○ ○

Stress in "psyllium" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪl.i.əm⁄

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IPAˈsɪl.i.əm

Lettergrepenpsyl·li·um

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