How many syllables in forbidden?

Syllables in forbidden

3

for·bid·den

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

How to say forbidden

Said as /ˈfɔɹbɪdən/3 syllables, FOR-bid-den · DUM-da-da
Said as /fɚɹˈbɪdən/3 syllables, for-BID-den · da-DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say forbidden slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, bid, den. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in forbidden?
Forbidden has three syllables.
How do you divide forbidden into syllables?
Forbidden divides as for-bid-den.
Which syllable is stressed in forbidden?
The first syllable (FOR-bid-den).

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