How many syllables in abstract?

Syllables in abstract

2

ab·stract

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

How to say abstract

Said as /æbsˈtɹækt/2 syllables, ab-STRACT · da-DUM
Said as /ˈæbsˌtɹækt/2 syllables, AB-stract · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say abstract slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ab, stract. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with abstract

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Questions

How many syllables are in abstract?
Abstract has two syllables.
How do you divide abstract into syllables?
Abstract divides as ab-stract.
Which syllable is stressed in abstract?
The second syllable (ab-STRACT).

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