How many syllables in medial?

Syllables in medial

3 or 2

me·di·al

Medial has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say medial

Said as /ˈmidiəl/3 syllables, ME-di-al · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈmidjəl/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with medial

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Questions

How many syllables are in medial?
Medial has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide medial into syllables?
Medial divides as me-di-al.
Which syllable is stressed in medial?
The first syllable (ME-di-al).

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