How many syllables in "burlesque"?

"burlesque" has 2 слоги (bur - lesque).

How to divide "burlesque"?

"burlesque" divides into 2 parts: bur · lesque.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bur... lesque) and listen on SayItVid.

Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"burlesque": 2 слоги.

Слоги:bur·lesque

Основное ударение

bur-LESQUE(bur · lesque)○ ●

Stress in "burlesque" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɜːrˈlɛsk⁄

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IPAbɜːrˈlɛsk

Слогиbur·lesque

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