How many syllables in "tequila"?

"tequila" has 3 lettergrepen (te - qui - la).

How to divide "tequila"?

"tequila" divides into 3 parts: te · qui · la.

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

Say each syllable slowly (te... qui... la) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"tequila": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:te·qui·la

Hoofdklemtoon

te-QUI-la(te · qui · la)○ ● ○

Stress in "tequila" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄təˈkiːlə⁄

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IPAtəˈkiːlə

Lettergrepente·qui·la

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