How many syllables in calculus?

Syllables in calculus

3

cal·cu·lus

Calculus has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say calculus

Pronunciation/ˈkælkjələs/
3 syllables, CAL-cu-lus · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say calculus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cal, cu, lus. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in calculus?
Calculus has three syllables.
How do you divide calculus into syllables?
Calculus divides as cal-cu-lus.
Which syllable is stressed in calculus?
The first syllable (CAL-cu-lus).

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