How many syllables in welfare?

Syllables in welfare

2

wel·fare

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

How to say welfare

Pronunciation/ˈwɛlˌfɛɹ/
2 syllables, WEL-fare · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say welfare slowly and listen for each vowel sound: wel, fare. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in welfare?
Welfare has two syllables.
How do you divide welfare into syllables?
Welfare divides as wel-fare.
Which syllable is stressed in welfare?
The first syllable (WEL-fare).

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