How many syllables in hurricane?
Syllables in hurricane
3
hur·ri·cane
Hurricane has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say hurricane
| Said as /ˈhɝəˌkeɪn/ | 3 syllables, HUR-ri-cane · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈhʌɹəˌkeɪnz/ | 3 syllables, HUR-ri-cane · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say hurricane slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hur, ri, cane. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with hurricane
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Questions
- How many syllables are in hurricane?
- Hurricane has three syllables.
- How do you divide hurricane into syllables?
- Hurricane divides as hur-ri-cane.
- Which syllable is stressed in hurricane?
- The first syllable (HUR-ri-cane).