How many syllables in borough?

Syllables in borough

2

bor·ough

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

How to say borough

Pronunciation/ˈbɝˌoʊ/
2 syllables, BOR-ough · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say borough slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bor, ough. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with borough

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Questions

How many syllables are in borough?
Borough has two syllables.
How do you divide borough into syllables?
Borough divides as bor-ough.
Which syllable is stressed in borough?
The first syllable (BOR-ough).

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