How many syllables in upset?

Syllables in upset

2

up·set

Upset has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say upset

Said as /əpˈsɛt/2 syllables, up-SET · da-DUM
Said as /ˈʌpˌsɛt/2 syllables, UP-set · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say upset slowly and listen for each vowel sound: up, set. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with upset

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Questions

How many syllables are in upset?
Upset has two syllables.
How do you divide upset into syllables?
Upset divides as up-set.
Which syllable is stressed in upset?
The second syllable (up-SET).

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