How many syllables in burlesque?
Syllables in burlesque
2
bur·lesque
Burlesque has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say burlesque
| Pronunciation | /bɚˈlɛsk/ 2 syllables, bur-LESQUE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say burlesque slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bur, lesque. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in burlesque?
- Burlesque has two syllables.
- How do you divide burlesque into syllables?
- Burlesque divides as bur-lesque.
- Which syllable is stressed in burlesque?
- The second syllable (bur-LESQUE).