How many syllables in "minotaur"?

"minotaur" has 3 sílabas (mi - no - taur).

How to divide "minotaur"?

"minotaur" divides into 3 parts: mi · no · taur.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mi... no... taur) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"minotaur": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:mi·no·taur

Ênfase Primária

MI-no-taur(mi · no · taur)● ○ ○

Stress in "minotaur" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪnəˌtɑɹ⁄

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How many syllables in "minotaur"?: "minotaur" has 3 sílabas (mi - no - taur).
How to divide "minotaur"?: "minotaur" divides into 3 parts: mi · no · taur.
Where is the stress in "minotaur"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "minotaur"?: Say each syllable slowly (mi... no... taur) and listen on SayItVid.