How many syllables in afternoon?
Syllables in afternoon
3
af·ter·noon
Afternoon has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say afternoon
| Pronunciation | /ˌæftɚˈnun/ 3 syllables, af-ter-NOON · da-da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say afternoon slowly and listen for each vowel sound: af, ter, noon. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with afternoon
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Questions
- How many syllables are in afternoon?
- Afternoon has three syllables.
- How do you divide afternoon into syllables?
- Afternoon divides as af-ter-noon.
- Which syllable is stressed in afternoon?
- The third syllable (af-ter-NOON).