How many syllables in "tornado"?

"tornado" has 3 syllabes (tor - na - do).

How to divide "tornado"?

"tornado" divides into 3 parts: tor · na · do.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"tornado": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:tor·na·do

Accent principal

tor-NA-do(tor · na · do)○ ● ○

Stress in "tornado" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ⁄

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