How many syllables in backbone?

Syllables in backbone

2

back·bone

Backbone has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say backbone

Pronunciation/ˈbækˌboʊn/
2 syllables, BACK-bone · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say backbone slowly and listen for each vowel sound: back, bone. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with backbone

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Questions

How many syllables are in backbone?
Backbone has two syllables.
How do you divide backbone into syllables?
Backbone divides as back-bone.
Which syllable is stressed in backbone?
The first syllable (BACK-bone).

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