How many syllables in "pistol"?

"pistol" has 2 sillabe (pis - tol).

How to divide "pistol"?

"pistol" divides into 2 parts: pis · tol.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pis... tol) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"pistol": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:pis·tol

Accento primario

PIS-tol(pis · tol)● ○

Stress in "pistol" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪstəl⁄

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Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈpɪstəl

Sillabepis·tol

Ascolta nel contestoUS

6:42

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How many syllables in "pistol"?: "pistol" has 2 sillabe (pis - tol).
How to divide "pistol"?: "pistol" divides into 2 parts: pis · tol.
Where is the stress in "pistol"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pistol"?: Say each syllable slowly (pis... tol) and listen on SayItVid.