How many syllables in orchestra?

Syllables in orchestra

3

or·ches·tra

Orchestra has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say orchestra

Pronunciation/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
3 syllables, OR-ches-tra · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say orchestra slowly and listen for each vowel sound: or, ches, tra. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in orchestra?
Orchestra has three syllables.
How do you divide orchestra into syllables?
Orchestra divides as or-ches-tra.
Which syllable is stressed in orchestra?
The first syllable (OR-ches-tra).

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