How many syllables in "presto"?

"presto" has 2 lettergrepen (pres - to).

How to divide "presto"?

"presto" divides into 2 parts: pres · to.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"presto": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pres·to

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PRES-to(pres · to)● ○

Stress in "presto" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛstoʊ⁄

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IPAˈprɛstoʊ

Lettergrepenpres·to

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