How many syllables in "celeste"?

"celeste" has 2 lettergrepen (ce - leste).

How to divide "celeste"?

"celeste" divides into 2 parts: ce · leste.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"celeste": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ce·leste

Hoofdklemtoon

ce-LESTE(ce · leste)○ ●

Stress in "celeste" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈlɛst⁄

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IPAsəˈlɛst

Lettergrepence·leste

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