How many syllables in "peoria"?

"peoria" has 4 lettergrepen (pe - o - ri - a).

How to divide "peoria"?

"peoria" divides into 4 parts: pe · o · ri · a.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... o... ri... a) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"peoria": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·o·ri·a

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-O-ri-a(pe · o · ri · a)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "peoria" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄piˈɔːriə⁄

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IPApiˈɔːriə

Lettergrepenpe·o·ri·a

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How many syllables in "peoria"?: "peoria" has 4 lettergrepen (pe - o - ri - a).
How to divide "peoria"?: "peoria" divides into 4 parts: pe · o · ri · a.
Where is the stress in "peoria"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "peoria"?: Say each syllable slowly (pe... o... ri... a) and listen on SayItVid.