How many syllables in "lesotho"?

"lesotho" has 3 lettergrepen (le - so - tho).

How to divide "lesotho"?

"lesotho" divides into 3 parts: le · so · tho.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"lesotho": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:le·so·tho

Hoofdklemtoon

le-SO-tho(le · so · tho)○ ● ○

Stress in "lesotho" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ləˈsuːtuː⁄

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IPAləˈsuːtuː

Lettergrepenle·so·tho

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