How many syllables in "asterisk"?

"asterisk" has 3 syllabes (as - te - risk).

How to divide "asterisk"?

"asterisk" divides into 3 parts: as · te · risk.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"asterisk": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:as·te·risk

Accent principal

AS-te-risk(as · te · risk)● ○ ○

Stress in "asterisk" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæs.tə.rɪsk⁄

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IPAˈæs.tə.rɪsk

Syllabesas·te·risk

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