How many syllables in "thesis"?

"thesis" has 2 lettergrepen (the - sis).

How to divide "thesis"?

"thesis" divides into 2 parts: the · sis.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"thesis": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:the·sis

Hoofdklemtoon

THE-sis(the · sis)● ○

Stress in "thesis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈθiː.sɪs⁄

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IPAˈθiː.sɪs

Lettergrepenthe·sis

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