How many syllables in numerous?

Syllables in numerous

3

nu·mer·ous

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

How to say numerous

Pronunciation/ˈnumɚəs/
3 syllables, NU-mer-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say numerous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: nu, mer, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in numerous?
Numerous has three syllables.
How do you divide numerous into syllables?
Numerous divides as nu-mer-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in numerous?
The first syllable (NU-mer-ous).

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