How many syllables in "turpitude"?

"turpitude" has 3 lettergrepen (tur - pi - tude).

How to divide "turpitude"?

"turpitude" divides into 3 parts: tur · pi · tude.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"turpitude": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tur·pi·tude

Hoofdklemtoon

TUR-pi-tude(tur · pi · tude)● ○ ○

Stress in "turpitude" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd⁄

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IPAˈtɜːrpɪtuːd

Lettergrepentur·pi·tude

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How many syllables in "turpitude"?: "turpitude" has 3 lettergrepen (tur - pi - tude).
How to divide "turpitude"?: "turpitude" divides into 3 parts: tur · pi · tude.
Where is the stress in "turpitude"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "turpitude"?: Say each syllable slowly (tur... pi... tude) and listen on SayItVid.