How many syllables in "tarsus"?

"tarsus" has 2 lettergrepen (tar - sus).

How to divide "tarsus"?

"tarsus" divides into 2 parts: tar · sus.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tarsus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tar·sus

Hoofdklemtoon

TAR-sus(tar · sus)● ○

Stress in "tarsus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɑːrsəs⁄

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IPAˈtɑːrsəs

Lettergrepentar·sus

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