How many syllables in "tuscan"?

"tuscan" has 2 lettergrepen (tus - can).

How to divide "tuscan"?

"tuscan" divides into 2 parts: tus · can.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tuscan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tus·can

Hoofdklemtoon

TUS-can(tus · can)● ○

Stress in "tuscan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʌskən⁄

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IPAˈtʌskən

Lettergrepentus·can

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