How many syllables in "tortoise"?

"tortoise" has 2 lettergrepen (tor - toise).

How to divide "tortoise"?

"tortoise" divides into 2 parts: tor · toise.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tortoise": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tor·toise

Hoofdklemtoon

TOR-toise(tor · toise)● ○

Stress in "tortoise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɔː.təs⁄

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IPAˈtɔː.təs

Lettergrepentor·toise

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