How many syllables in "telescope"?

"telescope" has 3 lettergrepen (tel - e - scope).

How to divide "telescope"?

"telescope" divides into 3 parts: tel · e · scope.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"telescope": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tel·e·scope

Hoofdklemtoon

TEL-e-scope(tel · e · scope)● ○ ○

Stress in "telescope" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛl.ɪ.skoʊp⁄

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IPAˈtɛl.ɪ.skoʊp

Lettergrepentel·e·scope

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