How many syllables in "espresso"?

"espresso" has 3 lettergrepen (es - pres - so).

How to divide "espresso"?

"espresso" divides into 3 parts: es · pres · so.

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

Say each syllable slowly (es... pres... so) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"espresso": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·pres·so

Hoofdklemtoon

es-pres-SO(es · pres · so)○ ○ ●

Stress in "espresso" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɛˈsprɛsoʊ⁄

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IPAɛˈsprɛsoʊ

Lettergrepenes·pres·so

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