How many syllables in "tragus"?

"tragus" has 2 lettergrepen (tra - gus).

How to divide "tragus"?

"tragus" divides into 2 parts: tra · gus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tra... gus) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"tragus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tra·gus

Hoofdklemtoon

TRA-gus(tra · gus)● ○

Stress in "tragus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs⁄

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IPAˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs

Lettergrepentra·gus

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