How many syllables in "sexless"?

"sexless" has 2 lettergrepen (sex - less).

How to divide "sexless"?

"sexless" divides into 2 parts: sex · less.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sexless": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sex·less

Hoofdklemtoon

SEX-less(sex · less)● ○

Stress in "sexless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛks.ləs⁄

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IPAˈsɛks.ləs

Lettergrepensex·less

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