How many syllables in grandfather?
Syllables in grandfather
3
grand·fa·ther
Grandfather has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say grandfather
| Said as /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ | 3 syllables, GRAND-fa-ther · DUM-da-da |
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| Said as /ˈɡɹænˌfɑðɚ/ | 3 syllables, GRAND-fa-ther · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say grandfather slowly and listen for each vowel sound: grand, fa, ther. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with grandfather
- father
- bother
- godfather
- stepfather
- forefather
See all rhymes for grandfather →
Questions
- How many syllables are in grandfather?
- Grandfather has three syllables.
- How do you divide grandfather into syllables?
- Grandfather divides as grand-fa-ther.
- Which syllable is stressed in grandfather?
- The first syllable (GRAND-fa-ther).