How many syllables in catalyst?

Syllables in catalyst

3

cat·a·lyst

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

How to say catalyst

Said as /ˈkætələst/3 syllables, CAT-a-lyst · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkætəlɪst/3 syllables, CAT-a-lyst · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say catalyst slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cat, a, lyst. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in catalyst?
Catalyst has three syllables.
How do you divide catalyst into syllables?
Catalyst divides as cat-a-lyst.
Which syllable is stressed in catalyst?
The first syllable (CAT-a-lyst).

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