How many syllables in "zero"?

"zero" has 2 lettergrepen (ze - ro).

How to divide "zero"?

"zero" divides into 2 parts: ze · ro.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"zero": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ze·ro

Hoofdklemtoon

ZE-ro(ze · ro)● ○

Stress in "zero" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈzɪə.roʊ⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈzɪə.roʊ

Lettergrepenze·ro

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How many syllables in "zero"?: "zero" has 2 lettergrepen (ze - ro).
How to divide "zero"?: "zero" divides into 2 parts: ze · ro.
Where is the stress in "zero"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "zero"?: Say each syllable slowly (ze... ro) and listen on SayItVid.