How many syllables in bilateral?

Syllables in bilateral

4

bi·lat·er·al

Bilateral has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say bilateral

Pronunciation/baɪˈlætɚəl/
4 syllables, bi-LAT-er-al · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say bilateral slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bi, lat, er, al. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with bilateral

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Questions

How many syllables are in bilateral?
Bilateral has four syllables.
How do you divide bilateral into syllables?
Bilateral divides as bi-lat-er-al.
Which syllable is stressed in bilateral?
The second syllable (bi-LAT-er-al).

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