How many syllables in "circus"?

"circus" has 2 sylaby (cir - cus).

How to divide "circus"?

"circus" divides into 2 parts: cir · cus.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cir... cus) and listen on SayItVid.

Przewodnik po sylabach

2 Sylaby

"circus": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:cir·cus

Główny akcent

CIR-cus(cir · cus)● ○

Stress in "circus" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːrkəs⁄

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IPAˈsɜːrkəs

Sylabycir·cus

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