How many syllables in mucus?

Syllables in mucus

2

mu·cus

Mucus has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mucus

Pronunciation/ˈmjukəs/
2 syllables, MU-cus · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say mucus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mu, cus. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mucus?
Mucus has two syllables.
How do you divide mucus into syllables?
Mucus divides as mu-cus.
Which syllable is stressed in mucus?
The first syllable (MU-cus).

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