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Quick Syllable Guide

How Many Syllables in "peccadillo"?

4 Syllables

There are 4 syllables in "peccadillo".

Syllable Division:pec·ca·dil·lo
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
pec-ca-DIL-lo(pec · ca · dil · lo)○ ○ ● ○

The primary stress in "peccadillo" falls on the 3rd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ⁄

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IPAˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ
Syllablespec·ca·dil·lo
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that has been absolutely degraded in our modern ethos a myth is something that isn't true we say a politician if asked accused of a peccadillo in his past life will say oh it's a myth it didn't happen uh in fact a myth and I've written a will say oh it's a myth it didn't happen uh in fact a myth and I've written a

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Frequently Asked Questions About "peccadillo"

How many syllables are in "peccadillo"?
"peccadillo" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is pec - ca - dil - lo.
How do you divide "peccadillo" into syllables?
"peccadillo" is divided into 4 parts: pec · ca · dil · lo. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "peccadillo"?
In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "peccadillo" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (pec... ca... dil... lo), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.