How many syllables in proposal?

Syllables in proposal

3

pro·pos·al

Proposal has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say proposal

Pronunciation/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/
3 syllables, pro-POS-al · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say proposal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, pos, al. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in proposal?
Proposal has three syllables.
How do you divide proposal into syllables?
Proposal divides as pro-pos-al.
Which syllable is stressed in proposal?
The second syllable (pro-POS-al).

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