How many syllables in "synapses"?

"synapses" has 3 lettergrepen (syn - ap - ses).

How to divide "synapses"?

"synapses" divides into 3 parts: syn · ap · ses.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"synapses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:syn·ap·ses

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SYN-ap-ses(syn · ap · ses)● ○ ○

Stress in "synapses" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪn.æp.sɪz⁄

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