How many syllables in arduous?

Syllables in arduous

3

ar·du·ous

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

How to say arduous

Pronunciation/ˈɑɹdʒuəs/
3 syllables, AR-du-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say arduous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ar, du, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in arduous?
Arduous has three syllables.
How do you divide arduous into syllables?
Arduous divides as ar-du-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in arduous?
The first syllable (AR-du-ous).

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