How many syllables in widower?

Syllables in widower

3

wid·ow·er

Widower has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say widower

Pronunciation/ˈwɪdoʊɚ/
3 syllables, WID-ow-er · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say widower slowly and listen for each vowel sound: wid, ow, er. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in widower?
Widower has three syllables.
How do you divide widower into syllables?
Widower divides as wid-ow-er.
Which syllable is stressed in widower?
The first syllable (WID-ow-er).

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