How many syllables in arrears?

Syllables in arrears

2

ar·rears

Arrears has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say arrears

Pronunciation/ɚˈɪɹz/
2 syllables, ar-REARS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say arrears slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ar, rears. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with arrears

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Questions

How many syllables are in arrears?
Arrears has two syllables.
How do you divide arrears into syllables?
Arrears divides as ar-rears.
Which syllable is stressed in arrears?
The second syllable (ar-REARS).

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