How many syllables in arrears?
Syllables in arrears
2
ar·rears
Arrears has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say arrears
| Pronunciation | /ɚˈɪɹz/ 2 syllables, ar-REARS · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say arrears slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ar, rears. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with arrears
- years
- appears
- tears
- engineers
- ears
- volunteers
- fears
- cheers
- careers
- peers
- beers
- hears
- disappears
- gears
- clears
- pioneers
Questions
- How many syllables are in arrears?
- Arrears has two syllables.
- How do you divide arrears into syllables?
- Arrears divides as ar-rears.
- Which syllable is stressed in arrears?
- The second syllable (ar-REARS).