How many syllables in "picaresque"?

"picaresque" has 3 lettergrepen (pi - ca - resque).

How to divide "picaresque"?

"picaresque" divides into 3 parts: pi · ca · resque.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pi... ca... resque) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"picaresque": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pi·ca·resque

Hoofdklemtoon

pi-ca-RESQUE(pi · ca · resque)○ ○ ●

Stress in "picaresque" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk⁄

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IPAˌpɪkəˈrɛsk

Lettergrepenpi·ca·resque

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