How many syllables in wholesome?

Syllables in wholesome

2

whole·some

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

How to say wholesome

Pronunciation/ˈhoʊlsəm/
2 syllables, WHOLE-some · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say wholesome slowly and listen for each vowel sound: whole, some. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in wholesome?
Wholesome has two syllables.
How do you divide wholesome into syllables?
Wholesome divides as whole-some.
Which syllable is stressed in wholesome?
The first syllable (WHOLE-some).

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