How many syllables in ransom?

Syllables in ransom

2

ran·som

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

How to say ransom

Pronunciation/ˈɹænsəm/
2 syllables, RAN-som · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say ransom slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ran, som. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ransom?
Ransom has two syllables.
How do you divide ransom into syllables?
Ransom divides as ran-som.
Which syllable is stressed in ransom?
The first syllable (RAN-som).

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