How many syllables in "placebo"?

"placebo" has 3 sílabas (pla - ce - bo).

How to divide "placebo"?

"placebo" divides into 3 parts: pla · ce · bo.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pla... ce... bo) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"placebo": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:pla·ce·bo

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pla-CE-bo(pla · ce · bo)○ ● ○

Stress in "placebo" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pləˈsiːboʊ⁄

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Sílabaspla·ce·bo

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How many syllables in "placebo"?: "placebo" has 3 sílabas (pla - ce - bo).
How to divide "placebo"?: "placebo" divides into 3 parts: pla · ce · bo.
Where is the stress in "placebo"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "placebo"?: Say each syllable slowly (pla... ce... bo) and listen on SayItVid.