How many syllables in ownership?

Syllables in ownership

3

own·er·ship

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

How to say ownership

Pronunciation/ˈoʊnɚˌʃɪp/
3 syllables, OWN-er-ship · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say ownership slowly and listen for each vowel sound: own, er, ship. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with ownership

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Questions

How many syllables are in ownership?
Ownership has three syllables.
How do you divide ownership into syllables?
Ownership divides as own-er-ship.
Which syllable is stressed in ownership?
The first syllable (OWN-er-ship).

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