How many syllables in motherhood?

Syllables in motherhood

3

moth·er·hood

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

How to say motherhood

Pronunciation/ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/
3 syllables, MOTH-er-hood · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say motherhood slowly and listen for each vowel sound: moth, er, hood. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in motherhood?
Motherhood has three syllables.
How do you divide motherhood into syllables?
Motherhood divides as moth-er-hood.
Which syllable is stressed in motherhood?
The first syllable (MOTH-er-hood).

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