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Syllable Count
Syllable count is a concept of counting the number of syllables in a word. Syllables are considered to be the building blocks of words. When writing poems, the syllable count can be critical to the rhythm of the poem.
10,201 Questions
How many syllables in belief and which is stressed?
Belief has two syllables, and the second is stressed: be-LIEF.
How many syllables does suspicious have?
The word "suspicious" has three syllables. The syllables are split as sus-pi-cious.
How many syllables are there in the words campfire waterproof and yardstick?
Camp fire is two words, each with one syllable. Waterproof has three syllables. Yardstick has two syllables.
How many closed syllables are in the word cargo?
Ah, what a lovely word "cargo" is! It has two closed syllables: "car" and "go." Each closed syllable ends with a consonant sound, creating a nice balance in the word. Just like adding colors to a painting, each syllable adds beauty and depth to the word "cargo."
In some pronunciations of ivory, the second syllable is omitted. (ahy-vree)
