How many syllables in nocturnal?

Syllables in nocturnal

3

noc·tur·nal

Nocturnal has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say nocturnal

Pronunciation/nɑkˈtɝnəl/
3 syllables, noc-TUR-nal · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say nocturnal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: noc, tur, nal. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in nocturnal?
Nocturnal has three syllables.
How do you divide nocturnal into syllables?
Nocturnal divides as noc-tur-nal.
Which syllable is stressed in nocturnal?
The second syllable (noc-TUR-nal).

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