How many syllables in cabinet?

Syllables in cabinet

3 or 2

cab·i·net

Cabinet has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cabinet

Said as /ˈkæbənət/3 syllables, CAB-i-net · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkæbnət/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say cabinet slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cab, i, net. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cabinet?
Cabinet has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide cabinet into syllables?
Cabinet divides as cab-i-net.
Which syllable is stressed in cabinet?
The first syllable (CAB-i-net).

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