How many syllables in "othello"?

"othello" has 3 lettergrepen (o - thel - lo).

How to divide "othello"?

"othello" divides into 3 parts: o · thel · lo.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... thel... lo) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"othello": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·thel·lo

Hoofdklemtoon

o-THEL-lo(o · thel · lo)○ ● ○

Stress in "othello" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄oʊˈθɛloʊ⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAoʊˈθɛloʊ

Lettergrepeno·thel·lo

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