How many syllables in "middlesex"?

"middlesex" has 3 音节 (mid - dle - sex).

How to divide "middlesex"?

"middlesex" divides into 3 parts: mid · dle · sex.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mid... dle... sex) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"middlesex": 3 音节.

音节:mid·dle·sex

主重音

MID-dle-sex(mid · dle · sex)● ○ ○

Stress in "middlesex" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪd.əl.sɛks⁄

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IPAˈmɪd.əl.sɛks

音节mid·dle·sex

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How many syllables in "middlesex"?: "middlesex" has 3 音节 (mid - dle - sex).
How to divide "middlesex"?: "middlesex" divides into 3 parts: mid · dle · sex.
Where is the stress in "middlesex"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "middlesex"?: Say each syllable slowly (mid... dle... sex) and listen on SayItVid.