How many syllables in betrayal?

Syllables in betrayal

3

be·tray·al

Betrayal has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say betrayal

Pronunciation/bɪˈtɹeɪəl/
3 syllables, be-TRAY-al · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say betrayal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: be, tray, al. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in betrayal?
Betrayal has three syllables.
How do you divide betrayal into syllables?
Betrayal divides as be-tray-al.
Which syllable is stressed in betrayal?
The second syllable (be-TRAY-al).

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