How many syllables in "pesto"?

"pesto" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - sto).

How to divide "pesto"?

"pesto" divides into 2 parts: pe · sto.

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

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

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"pesto": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·sto

Hoofdklemtoon

PE-sto(pe · sto)● ○

Stress in "pesto" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛstoʊ⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈpɛstoʊ

Lettergrepenpe·sto

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