How many syllables in "jello"?

"jello" has 2 lettergrepen (jel - lo).

How to divide "jello"?

"jello" divides into 2 parts: jel · lo.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"jello": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:jel·lo

Hoofdklemtoon

JEL-lo(jel · lo)● ○

Stress in "jello" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛloʊ⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈdʒɛloʊ

Lettergrepenjel·lo

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