How many syllables in awful?

Syllables in awful

2

aw·ful

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

How to say awful

Said as /ˈɑfəl/2 syllables, AW-ful · DUM-da
Said as /ˈɔfəl/2 syllables, AW-ful · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say awful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: aw, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in awful?
Awful has two syllables.
How do you divide awful into syllables?
Awful divides as aw-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in awful?
The first syllable (AW-ful).

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