How many syllables in "turquoise"?

"turquoise" has 2 lettergrepen (tur - quoise).

How to divide "turquoise"?

"turquoise" divides into 2 parts: tur · quoise.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"turquoise": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tur·quoise

Hoofdklemtoon

TUR-quoise(tur · quoise)● ○

Stress in "turquoise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːr.kwɔɪz⁄

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IPAˈtɜːr.kwɔɪz

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