How many syllables in "thiessen"?

"thiessen" has 2 lettergrepen (thies - sen).

How to divide "thiessen"?

"thiessen" divides into 2 parts: thies · sen.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"thiessen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:thies·sen

Hoofdklemtoon

THIES-sen(thies · sen)● ○

Stress in "thiessen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtiːsən⁄

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IPAˈtiːsən

Lettergrepenthies·sen

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