How many syllables in "motto"?

"motto" has 2 lettergrepen (mot - to).

How to divide "motto"?

"motto" divides into 2 parts: mot · to.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"motto": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mot·to

Hoofdklemtoon

MOT-to(mot · to)● ○

Stress in "motto" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɒt.oʊ⁄

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IPAˈmɒt.oʊ

Lettergrepenmot·to

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