How many syllables in ideal?

Syllables in ideal

2

ide·al

Ideal has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say ideal

Pronunciation/aɪˈdil/
2 syllables, ide-AL · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say ideal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ide, al. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ideal?
Ideal has two syllables.
How do you divide ideal into syllables?
Ideal divides as ide-al.
Which syllable is stressed in ideal?
The second syllable (ide-AL).

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