How many syllables in "typists"?

"typists" has 2 lettergrepen (typ - ists).

How to divide "typists"?

"typists" divides into 2 parts: typ · ists.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"typists": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:typ·ists

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TYP-ists(typ · ists)● ○

Stress in "typists" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtaɪpɪsts⁄

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