How many syllables in railroad?

Syllables in railroad

2

rail·road

Railroad has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say railroad

Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪlˌɹoʊd/
2 syllables, RAIL-road · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say railroad slowly and listen for each vowel sound: rail, road. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with railroad

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Questions

How many syllables are in railroad?
Railroad has two syllables.
How do you divide railroad into syllables?
Railroad divides as rail-road.
Which syllable is stressed in railroad?
The first syllable (RAIL-road).

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