How many syllables in sterile?

Syllables in sterile

2

ster·ile

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

How to say sterile

Pronunciation/ˈstɛɹəl/
2 syllables, STER-ile · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say sterile slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ster, ile. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sterile?
Sterile has two syllables.
How do you divide sterile into syllables?
Sterile divides as ster-ile.
Which syllable is stressed in sterile?
The first syllable (STER-ile).

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