How many syllables in tornado?

Syllables in tornado

3

tor·na·do

Tornado has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say tornado

Pronunciation/tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/
3 syllables, tor-NA-do · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say tornado slowly and listen for each vowel sound: tor, na, do. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with tornado

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Questions

How many syllables are in tornado?
Tornado has three syllables.
How do you divide tornado into syllables?
Tornado divides as tor-na-do.
Which syllable is stressed in tornado?
The second syllable (tor-NA-do).

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