How many syllables in "espera"?

"espera" has 3 lettergrepen (es - pe - ra).

How to divide "espera"?

"espera" divides into 3 parts: es · pe · ra.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... pe... ra) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"espera": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·pe·ra

Hoofdklemtoon

es-PE-ra(es · pe · ra)○ ● ○

Stress in "espera" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈspɛr.ə⁄

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IPAəˈspɛr.ə

Lettergrepenes·pe·ra

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