How many syllables in sinister?

Syllables in sinister

3

sin·is·ter

Sinister has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say sinister

Pronunciation/ˈsɪnɪstɚ/
3 syllables, SIN-is-ter · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say sinister slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sin, is, ter. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sinister?
Sinister has three syllables.
How do you divide sinister into syllables?
Sinister divides as sin-is-ter.
Which syllable is stressed in sinister?
The first syllable (SIN-is-ter).

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