How many syllables in cavalier?

Syllables in cavalier

3

cav·a·lier

Cavalier has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say cavalier

Said as /ˌkævəˈlɪɹ/3 syllables, cav-a-LIER · da-da-DUM
Said as /ˈkævəliɹ/3 syllables, CAV-a-lier · DUM-da-da
StressThird syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say cavalier slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cav, a, lier. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cavalier?
Cavalier has three syllables.
How do you divide cavalier into syllables?
Cavalier divides as cav-a-lier.
Which syllable is stressed in cavalier?
The third syllable (cav-a-LIER).

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