How many syllables in basketball?
Syllables in basketball
3
bas·ket·ball
Basketball has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say basketball
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæskətˌbɔl/ 3 syllables, BAS-ket-ball · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say basketball slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bas, ket, ball. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with basketball
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Questions
- How many syllables are in basketball?
- Basketball has three syllables.
- How do you divide basketball into syllables?
- Basketball divides as bas-ket-ball.
- Which syllable is stressed in basketball?
- The first syllable (BAS-ket-ball).