How many syllables in ballerina?

Syllables in ballerina

4

bal·le·ri·na

Ballerina has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say ballerina

Pronunciation/ˌbælɚˈinə/
4 syllables, bal-le-RI-na · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say ballerina slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bal, le, ri, na. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ballerina?
Ballerina has four syllables.
How do you divide ballerina into syllables?
Ballerina divides as bal-le-ri-na.
Which syllable is stressed in ballerina?
The third syllable (bal-le-RI-na).

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