How many syllables in asterisk?

Syllables in asterisk

3

as·ter·isk

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

How to say asterisk

Pronunciation/ˈæstɚɪsk/
3 syllables, AS-ter-isk · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say asterisk slowly and listen for each vowel sound: as, ter, isk. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in asterisk?
Asterisk has three syllables.
How do you divide asterisk into syllables?
Asterisk divides as as-ter-isk.
Which syllable is stressed in asterisk?
The first syllable (AS-ter-isk).

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