How many syllables in novel?

Syllables in novel

2

nov·el

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

How to say novel

Pronunciation/ˈnɑvəl/
2 syllables, NOV-el · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say novel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: nov, el. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with novel

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Questions

How many syllables are in novel?
Novel has two syllables.
How do you divide novel into syllables?
Novel divides as nov-el.
Which syllable is stressed in novel?
The first syllable (NOV-el).

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