How many syllables in "synapsis"?

"synapsis" has 3 lettergrepen (sy - na - psis).

How to divide "synapsis"?

"synapsis" divides into 3 parts: sy · na · psis.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sy... na... psis) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"synapsis": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sy·na·psis

Hoofdklemtoon

sy-NA-psis(sy · na · psis)○ ● ○

Stress in "synapsis" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈnæpsɪs⁄

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IPAsɪˈnæpsɪs

Lettergrepensy·na·psis

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