How many syllables in superior?

Syllables in superior

4

su·pe·ri·or

Superior has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say superior

Pronunciation/suˈpɪɹiɚ/
4 syllables, su-PE-ri-or · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say superior slowly and listen for each vowel sound: su, pe, ri, or. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with superior

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Questions

How many syllables are in superior?
Superior has four syllables.
How do you divide superior into syllables?
Superior divides as su-pe-ri-or.
Which syllable is stressed in superior?
The second syllable (su-PE-ri-or).

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