How many syllables in "tornados"?

"tornados" has 3 lettergrepen (tor - na - dos).

How to divide "tornados"?

"tornados" divides into 3 parts: tor · na · dos.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tor... na... dos) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"tornados": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tor·na·dos

Hoofdklemtoon

tor-NA-dos(tor · na · dos)○ ● ○

Stress in "tornados" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄tɔːrˈneɪdoʊz⁄

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IPAtɔːrˈneɪdoʊz

Lettergrepentor·na·dos

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