How many syllables in cardinal?

Syllables in cardinal

3

car·di·nal

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

How to say cardinal

Said as /ˈkɑɹdənəl/3 syllables, CAR-di-nal · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/3 syllables, CAR-di-nal · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say cardinal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: car, di, nal. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cardinal?
Cardinal has three syllables.
How do you divide cardinal into syllables?
Cardinal divides as car-di-nal.
Which syllable is stressed in cardinal?
The first syllable (CAR-di-nal).

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