How many syllables in jellyfish?

Syllables in jellyfish

3

jel·ly·fish

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

How to say jellyfish

Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/
3 syllables, JEL-ly-fish · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say jellyfish slowly and listen for each vowel sound: jel, ly, fish. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in jellyfish?
Jellyfish has three syllables.
How do you divide jellyfish into syllables?
Jellyfish divides as jel-ly-fish.
Which syllable is stressed in jellyfish?
The first syllable (JEL-ly-fish).

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