How many syllables in tuberculosis?

Syllables in tuberculosis

5

tu·ber·cu·lo·sis

Tuberculosis has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

How to say tuberculosis

Said as /təˌbɝkjəˈloʊsɪs/5 syllables, tu-ber-cu-LO-sis · da-da-da-DUM-da
Said as /tuˌbɝkjəˈloʊsəs/5 syllables, tu-ber-cu-LO-sis · da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFourth syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say tuberculosis slowly and listen for each vowel sound: tu, ber, cu, lo, sis. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis has five syllables.
How do you divide tuberculosis into syllables?
Tuberculosis divides as tu-ber-cu-lo-sis.
Which syllable is stressed in tuberculosis?
The fourth syllable (tu-ber-cu-LO-sis).

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