How many syllables in "cuidado"?

"cuidado" has 3 lettergrepen (cui - da - do).

How to divide "cuidado"?

"cuidado" divides into 3 parts: cui · da · do.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cuidado": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cui·da·do

Hoofdklemtoon

cui-DA-do(cui · da · do)○ ● ○

Stress in "cuidado" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kwiˈða.ðo⁄

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IPAkwiˈða.ðo

Lettergrepencui·da·do

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