How many syllables in athlete?

Syllables in athlete

2

ath·lete

Athlete has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say athlete

Pronunciation/ˈæθˌlit/
2 syllables, ATH-lete · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say athlete slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ath, lete. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with athlete

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Questions

How many syllables are in athlete?
Athlete has two syllables.
How do you divide athlete into syllables?
Athlete divides as ath-lete.
Which syllable is stressed in athlete?
The first syllable (ATH-lete).

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