How many syllables in bourbon?

Syllables in bourbon

2

bour·bon

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

How to say bourbon

Pronunciation/ˈbɝbən/
2 syllables, BOUR-bon · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say bourbon slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bour, bon. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with bourbon

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Questions

How many syllables are in bourbon?
Bourbon has two syllables.
How do you divide bourbon into syllables?
Bourbon divides as bour-bon.
Which syllable is stressed in bourbon?
The first syllable (BOUR-bon).

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