How many syllables in photosynthesis?

Syllables in photosynthesis

5

pho·to·syn·the·sis

Photosynthesis has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say photosynthesis

Pronunciation/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
5 syllables, pho-to-SYN-the-sis · da-da-DUM-da-da
StressThird syllable
Letters14

To count it yourself, say photosynthesis slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pho, to, syn, the, sis. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with photosynthesis

See all rhymes for photosynthesis →

Questions

How many syllables are in photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis has five syllables.
How do you divide photosynthesis into syllables?
Photosynthesis divides as pho-to-syn-the-sis.
Which syllable is stressed in photosynthesis?
The third syllable (pho-to-SYN-the-sis).

More tools