How many syllables in "gesso"?

"gesso" has 2 lettergrepen (ges - so).

How to divide "gesso"?

"gesso" divides into 2 parts: ges · so.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gesso": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ges·so

Hoofdklemtoon

GES-so(ges · so)● ○

Stress in "gesso" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈd͡ʒɛsəʊ⁄

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IPAˈd͡ʒɛsəʊ

Lettergrepenges·so

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