How many syllables in literal?

Syllables in literal

3

lit·er·al

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

How to say literal

Pronunciation/ˈlɪtɚəl/
3 syllables, LIT-er-al · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with literal

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Questions

How many syllables are in literal?
Literal has three syllables.
How do you divide literal into syllables?
Literal divides as lit-er-al.
Which syllable is stressed in literal?
The first syllable (LIT-er-al).

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