How many syllables in illustrious?
Syllables in illustrious
4
il·lus·tri·ous
Illustrious has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say illustrious
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪˈlʌstɹiəs/ 4 syllables, il-LUS-tri-ous · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say illustrious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: il, lus, tri, ous. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in illustrious?
- Illustrious has four syllables.
- How do you divide illustrious into syllables?
- Illustrious divides as il-lus-tri-ous.
- Which syllable is stressed in illustrious?
- The second syllable (il-LUS-tri-ous).