How many syllables in pendulum?

Syllables in pendulum

3

pen·du·lum

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

How to say pendulum

Pronunciation/ˈpɛndʒələm/
3 syllables, PEN-du-lum · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say pendulum slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, du, lum. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pendulum?
Pendulum has three syllables.
How do you divide pendulum into syllables?
Pendulum divides as pen-du-lum.
Which syllable is stressed in pendulum?
The first syllable (PEN-du-lum).

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