How many syllables in "walrus"?

"walrus" has 2 lettergrepen (wal - rus).

How to divide "walrus"?

"walrus" divides into 2 parts: wal · rus.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"walrus": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wal·rus

Hoofdklemtoon

WAL-rus(wal · rus)● ○

Stress in "walrus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɔːlrəs⁄

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IPAˈwɔːlrəs

Lettergrepenwal·rus

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