How many syllables in "eskimo"?

"eskimo" has 3 lettergrepen (es - ki - mo).

How to divide "eskimo"?

"eskimo" divides into 3 parts: es · ki · mo.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... ki... mo) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"eskimo": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·ki·mo

Hoofdklemtoon

ES-ki-mo(es · ki · mo)● ○ ○

Stress in "eskimo" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛs.kɪˌmoʊ⁄

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IPAˈɛs.kɪˌmoʊ

Lettergrepenes·ki·mo

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an adaptation for cooling like this linearity sort of if you will you know compared to Inu or Eskimo you know very short very stocky you can see this in in Wildlife as well you just look at the size of ears and something like foxes

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