How many syllables in bittersweet?

Syllables in bittersweet

3

bit·ter·sweet

Bittersweet has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say bittersweet

Pronunciation/ˈbɪtɚˌswit/
3 syllables, BIT-ter-sweet · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say bittersweet slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bit, ter, sweet. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in bittersweet?
Bittersweet has three syllables.
How do you divide bittersweet into syllables?
Bittersweet divides as bit-ter-sweet.
Which syllable is stressed in bittersweet?
The first syllable (BIT-ter-sweet).

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