How many syllables in hypothesis?

Syllables in hypothesis

4

hy·poth·e·sis

Hypothesis has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say hypothesis

Pronunciation/haɪˈpɑθəsəs/
4 syllables, hy-POTH-e-sis · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say hypothesis slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hy, poth, e, sis. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in hypothesis?
Hypothesis has four syllables.
How do you divide hypothesis into syllables?
Hypothesis divides as hy-poth-e-sis.
Which syllable is stressed in hypothesis?
The second syllable (hy-POTH-e-sis).

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