How many syllables in "perspicuous"?

"perspicuous" has 4 sílabas (per - spi - cu - ous).

How to divide "perspicuous"?

"perspicuous" divides into 4 parts: per · spi · cu · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (per... spi... cu... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

4 Sílabas

"perspicuous": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:per·spi·cu·ous

Ênfase Primária

per-SPI-cu-ous(per · spi · cu · ous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "perspicuous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈspɪkjəwəs⁄

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How many syllables in "perspicuous"?: "perspicuous" has 4 sílabas (per - spi - cu - ous).
How to divide "perspicuous"?: "perspicuous" divides into 4 parts: per · spi · cu · ous.
Where is the stress in "perspicuous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "perspicuous"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... spi... cu... ous) and listen on SayItVid.