How many syllables in federal?
Syllables in federal
3 or 2
fed·er·al
Federal has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say federal
| Said as /ˈfɛdɚəl/ | 3 syllables, FED-er-al · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈfɛdɹəl/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say federal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fed, er, al. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with federal
- general
- several
- neoliberal
- ephemeral
- medical
- incredible
- electoral
- admiral
- architectural
- credible
- literal
- lateral
- bilateral
- cholesterol
- confederate
- collateral
Questions
- How many syllables are in federal?
- Federal has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide federal into syllables?
- Federal divides as fed-er-al.
- Which syllable is stressed in federal?
- The first syllable (FED-er-al).