How many syllables in previous?

Syllables in previous

3

pre·vi·ous

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

How to say previous

Pronunciation/ˈpɹiviəs/
3 syllables, PRE-vi-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say previous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, vi, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with previous

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Questions

How many syllables are in previous?
Previous has three syllables.
How do you divide previous into syllables?
Previous divides as pre-vi-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in previous?
The first syllable (PRE-vi-ous).

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