How many syllables in "stenosis"?

"stenosis" has 3 lettergrepen (ste - no - sis).

How to divide "stenosis"?

"stenosis" divides into 3 parts: ste · no · sis.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ste... no... sis) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"stenosis": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ste·no·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

ste-NO-sis(ste · no · sis)○ ● ○

Stress in "stenosis" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄stəˈnoʊsɪs⁄

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IPAstəˈnoʊsɪs

Lettergrepenste·no·sis

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How many syllables in "stenosis"?: "stenosis" has 3 lettergrepen (ste - no - sis).
How to divide "stenosis"?: "stenosis" divides into 3 parts: ste · no · sis.
Where is the stress in "stenosis"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "stenosis"?: Say each syllable slowly (ste... no... sis) and listen on SayItVid.