How many syllables in relief?

Syllables in relief

2

re·lief

Relief has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say relief

Said as /ɹɪˈlif/2 syllables, re-LIEF · da-DUM
Said as /ɹiˈlif/2 syllables, re-LIEF · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say relief slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, lief. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with relief

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Questions

How many syllables are in relief?
Relief has two syllables.
How do you divide relief into syllables?
Relief divides as re-lief.
Which syllable is stressed in relief?
The second syllable (re-LIEF).

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