How many syllables in local?

Syllables in local

2

lo·cal

Local has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say local

Pronunciation/ˈloʊkəl/
2 syllables, LO-cal · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say local slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lo, cal. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with local

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Questions

How many syllables are in local?
Local has two syllables.
How do you divide local into syllables?
Local divides as lo-cal.
Which syllable is stressed in local?
The first syllable (LO-cal).

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