How many syllables in lonesome?

Syllables in lonesome

2

lone·some

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

How to say lonesome

Pronunciation/ˈloʊnsəm/
2 syllables, LONE-some · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say lonesome slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lone, some. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in lonesome?
Lonesome has two syllables.
How do you divide lonesome into syllables?
Lonesome divides as lone-some.
Which syllable is stressed in lonesome?
The first syllable (LONE-some).

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