How many syllables in "thrombus"?

"thrombus" has 2 lettergrepen (throm - bus).

How to divide "thrombus"?

"thrombus" divides into 2 parts: throm · bus.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"thrombus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:throm·bus

Hoofdklemtoon

THROM-bus(throm · bus)● ○

Stress in "thrombus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈθrɑmbəs⁄

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IPAˈθrɑmbəs

Lettergrepenthrom·bus

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