How many syllables in delightful?

Syllables in delightful

3

de·light·ful

Delightful has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say delightful

Pronunciation/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
3 syllables, de-LIGHT-ful · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say delightful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, light, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with delightful

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Questions

How many syllables are in delightful?
Delightful has three syllables.
How do you divide delightful into syllables?
Delightful divides as de-light-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in delightful?
The second syllable (de-LIGHT-ful).

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