How many syllables in "libretto"?

"libretto" has 3 syllabes (li - bret - to).

How to divide "libretto"?

"libretto" divides into 3 parts: li · bret · to.

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

Say each syllable slowly (li... bret... to) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"libretto": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:li·bret·to

Accent principal

li-BRET-to(li · bret · to)○ ● ○

Stress in "libretto" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄lɪˈbrɛtoʊ⁄

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IPAlɪˈbrɛtoʊ

Syllabesli·bret·to

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