How many syllables in ballad?

Syllables in ballad

2

bal·lad

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

How to say ballad

Pronunciation/ˈbæləd/
2 syllables, BAL-lad · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say ballad slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bal, lad. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ballad?
Ballad has two syllables.
How do you divide ballad into syllables?
Ballad divides as bal-lad.
Which syllable is stressed in ballad?
The first syllable (BAL-lad).

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