How many syllables in "telecom"?

"telecom" has 3 lettergrepen (tel - e - com).

How to divide "telecom"?

"telecom" divides into 3 parts: tel · e · com.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"telecom": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tel·e·com

Hoofdklemtoon

TEL-e-com(tel · e · com)● ○ ○

Stress in "telecom" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛl.əˌkɒm⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈtɛl.əˌkɒm

Lettergrepentel·e·com

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2:44

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