How many syllables in "scabies"?

"scabies" has 2 lettergrepen (sca - bies).

How to divide "scabies"?

"scabies" divides into 2 parts: sca · bies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sca... bies) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"scabies": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sca·bies

Hoofdklemtoon

SCA-bies(sca · bies)● ○

Stress in "scabies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskeɪ.biz⁄

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IPAˈskeɪ.biz

Lettergrepensca·bies

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which is my classification for parasites that feed on you from the outside, like your bed bugs or your scabies or your body lice or your genital crabs, that kind of thing. Now in my opinion these things are way better than worms or the protozoa,

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