How many syllables in menstrual?

Syllables in menstrual

3 or 2

men·stru·al

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

How to say menstrual

Said as /ˈmɛnstɹuəl/3 syllables, MEN-stru-al · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈmɛnstɹəl/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say menstrual slowly and listen for each vowel sound: men, stru, al. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in menstrual?
Menstrual has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide menstrual into syllables?
Menstrual divides as men-stru-al.
Which syllable is stressed in menstrual?
The first syllable (MEN-stru-al).

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