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Quick Syllable Guide

How Many Syllables in "lecherous"?

3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "lecherous".

Syllable Division:lech·er·ous
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
LECH-er-ous(lech · er · ous)● ○ ○

The primary stress in "lecherous" falls on the 1st syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈlɛtʃərəs⁄

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IPAˈlɛtʃərəs
Syllableslech·er·ous
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Tadzio, the boy, all around the city and trying to get close to him. And the mother realizes, the mother of Tadzio realizes there is this sort of lecherous the mother of Tadzio realizes there is this sort of lecherous

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Frequently Asked Questions About "lecherous"

How many syllables are in "lecherous"?
"lecherous" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is lech - er - ous.
How do you divide "lecherous" into syllables?
"lecherous" is divided into 3 parts: lech · er · ous. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "lecherous"?
In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "lecherous" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (lech... er... ous), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.