How many syllables in "cargo"?

"cargo" has 2 lettergrepen (car - go).

How to divide "cargo"?

"cargo" divides into 2 parts: car · go.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cargo": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:car·go

Hoofdklemtoon

CAR-go(car · go)● ○

Stress in "cargo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɑːrɡoʊ⁄

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IPAˈkɑːrɡoʊ

Lettergrepencar·go

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