How many syllables in nightmare?

Syllables in nightmare

2

night·mare

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

How to say nightmare

Pronunciation/ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹ/
2 syllables, NIGHT-mare · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say nightmare slowly and listen for each vowel sound: night, mare. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in nightmare?
Nightmare has two syllables.
How do you divide nightmare into syllables?
Nightmare divides as night-mare.
Which syllable is stressed in nightmare?
The first syllable (NIGHT-mare).

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