How many syllables in "sepsis"?

"sepsis" has 2 lettergrepen (sep - sis).

How to divide "sepsis"?

"sepsis" divides into 2 parts: sep · sis.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sepsis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sep·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

SEP-sis(sep · sis)● ○

Stress in "sepsis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛp.sɪs⁄

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IPAˈsɛp.sɪs

Lettergrepensep·sis

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