How many syllables in cornerback?

Syllables in cornerback

3

cor·ner·back

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

How to say cornerback

Pronunciation/ˈkɔɹnɚˌbæk/
3 syllables, COR-ner-back · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say cornerback slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cor, ner, back. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cornerback?
Cornerback has three syllables.
How do you divide cornerback into syllables?
Cornerback divides as cor-ner-back.
Which syllable is stressed in cornerback?
The first syllable (COR-ner-back).

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