How many syllables in "elmo"?

"elmo" has 2 lettergrepen (el - mo).

How to divide "elmo"?

"elmo" divides into 2 parts: el · mo.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"elmo": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:el·mo

Hoofdklemtoon

EL-mo(el · mo)● ○

Stress in "elmo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛl.moʊ⁄

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IPAˈɛl.moʊ

Lettergrepenel·mo

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