How many syllables in "serious"?

"serious" has 3 音节 (se - ri - ous).

How to divide "serious"?

"serious" divides into 3 parts: se · ri · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (se... ri... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"serious": 3 音节.

音节:se·ri·ous

主重音

SE-ri-ous(se · ri · ous)● ○ ○

Stress in "serious" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪəriəs⁄

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