How many syllables in "esprit"?

"esprit" has 2 lettergrepen (es - prit).

How to divide "esprit"?

"esprit" divides into 2 parts: es · prit.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"esprit": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·prit

Hoofdklemtoon

es-PRIT(es · prit)○ ●

Stress in "esprit" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɛˈspriː⁄

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IPAɛˈspriː

Lettergrepenes·prit

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