How many syllables in "periscope"?

"periscope" has 3 lettergrepen (per - i - scope).

How to divide "periscope"?

"periscope" divides into 3 parts: per · i · scope.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"periscope": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·i·scope

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PER-i-scope(per · i · scope)● ○ ○

Stress in "periscope" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛr.ɪˌskoʊp⁄

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IPAˈpɛr.ɪˌskoʊp

Lettergrepenper·i·scope

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