How many syllables in shambles?

Syllables in shambles

2

sham·bles

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

How to say shambles

Pronunciation/ˈʃæmbəlz/
2 syllables, SHAM-bles · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say shambles slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sham, bles. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with shambles

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Questions

How many syllables are in shambles?
Shambles has two syllables.
How do you divide shambles into syllables?
Shambles divides as sham-bles.
Which syllable is stressed in shambles?
The first syllable (SHAM-bles).

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