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How many syllables in cannabis?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable can
  • 8 letters
Syllables
can-na-bis: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CAN-na-bis.
Pronunciation
/ˈkænəbəs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as can-nabis, canna-bis.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cannabis into syllables?

cannabis divides as can-na-bis. can-na-bis: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in cannabis?

Cannabis has 3 syllables (can-na-bis).

Which syllable is stressed in cannabis?

The stressed syllable in cannabis is can. The 1st syllable is stressed: CAN-na-bis.

How do you pronounce cannabis?

/ˈkænəbəs/ in American English.