How many syllables in "colophon"?

"colophon" has 3 lettergrepen (co - lo - phon).

How to divide "colophon"?

"colophon" divides into 3 parts: co · lo · phon.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"colophon": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·lo·phon

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CO-lo-phon(co · lo · phon)● ○ ○

Stress in "colophon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒləfən⁄

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IPAˈkɒləfən

Lettergrepenco·lo·phon

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