How many syllables in "penelope"?

"penelope" has 3 lettergrepen (pe - ne - lope).

How to divide "penelope"?

"penelope" divides into 3 parts: pe · ne · lope.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... ne... lope) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"penelope": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·ne·lope

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-NE-lope(pe · ne · lope)○ ● ○

Stress in "penelope" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈnɛləpi⁄

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IPApəˈnɛləpi

Lettergrepenpe·ne·lope

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