How many syllables in amateur?

Syllables in amateur

3

am·a·teur

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

How to say amateur

Said as /ˈæməˌtɝ/3 syllables, AM-a-teur · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈæməˌtʃɝ/3 syllables, AM-a-teur · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say amateur slowly and listen for each vowel sound: am, a, teur. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with amateur

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Questions

How many syllables are in amateur?
Amateur has three syllables.
How do you divide amateur into syllables?
Amateur divides as am-a-teur.
Which syllable is stressed in amateur?
The first syllable (AM-a-teur).

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