How many syllables in cardboard?

Syllables in cardboard

2

card·board

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

How to say cardboard

Pronunciation/ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/
2 syllables, CARD-board · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say cardboard slowly and listen for each vowel sound: card, board. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cardboard?
Cardboard has two syllables.
How do you divide cardboard into syllables?
Cardboard divides as card-board.
Which syllable is stressed in cardboard?
The first syllable (CARD-board).

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