How many syllables in "maestro"?

"maestro" has 2 lettergrepen (maes - tro).

How to divide "maestro"?

"maestro" divides into 2 parts: maes · tro.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"maestro": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:maes·tro

Hoofdklemtoon

MAES-tro(maes · tro)● ○

Stress in "maestro" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmaɪ.stroʊ⁄

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IPAˈmaɪ.stroʊ

Lettergrepenmaes·tro

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