How many syllables in "velasquez"?

"velasquez" has 3 lettergrepen (ve - las - quez).

How to divide "velasquez"?

"velasquez" divides into 3 parts: ve · las · quez.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"velasquez": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ve·las·quez

Hoofdklemtoon

ve-LAS-quez(ve · las · quez)○ ● ○

Stress in "velasquez" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄vəˈlæskwɛz⁄

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IPAvəˈlæskwɛz

Lettergrepenve·las·quez

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