How many syllables in special?

Syllables in special

2

spe·cial

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

How to say special

Pronunciation/ˈspɛʃəl/
2 syllables, SPE-cial · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say special slowly and listen for each vowel sound: spe, cial. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with special

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Questions

How many syllables are in special?
Special has two syllables.
How do you divide special into syllables?
Special divides as spe-cial.
Which syllable is stressed in special?
The first syllable (SPE-cial).

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