How many syllables in cumbersome?
Syllables in cumbersome
3
cum·ber·some
Cumbersome has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say cumbersome
| Pronunciation | /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ 3 syllables, CUM-ber-some · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say cumbersome slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cum, ber, some. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with cumbersome
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Questions
- How many syllables are in cumbersome?
- Cumbersome has three syllables.
- How do you divide cumbersome into syllables?
- Cumbersome divides as cum-ber-some.
- Which syllable is stressed in cumbersome?
- The first syllable (CUM-ber-some).