How many syllables in "grotesque"?

"grotesque" has 2 lettergrepen (gro - tesque).

How to divide "grotesque"?

"grotesque" divides into 2 parts: gro · tesque.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"grotesque": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gro·tesque

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gro-TESQUE(gro · tesque)○ ●

Stress in "grotesque" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɡroʊˈtɛsk⁄

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IPAɡroʊˈtɛsk

Lettergrepengro·tesque

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