How many syllables in "cistern"?

"cistern" has 2 音节 (cis - tern).

How to divide "cistern"?

"cistern" divides into 2 parts: cis · tern.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cis... tern) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音节

"cistern": 2 音节.

音节:cis·tern

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CIS-tern(cis · tern)● ○

Stress in "cistern" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪstərn⁄

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音节cis·tern

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and so on and so forth. You see the cistern here, the location of the aula up here, the area for the entourage of Tiberius, up here, the area for the entourage of Tiberius,

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