How many syllables in businessman?

Syllables in businessman

3

busi·ness·man

Businessman has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say businessman

Said as /ˈbɪznəˌsmæn/3 syllables, BUSI-ness-man · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈbɪznɪˌsmæn/3 syllables, BUSI-ness-man · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say businessman slowly and listen for each vowel sound: busi, ness, man. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in businessman?
Businessman has three syllables.
How do you divide businessman into syllables?
Businessman divides as busi-ness-man.
Which syllable is stressed in businessman?
The first syllable (BUSI-ness-man).

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