How many syllables in cancerous?
Syllables in cancerous
3
can·cer·ous
Cancerous has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say cancerous
| Pronunciation | /ˈkænsɚəs/ 3 syllables, CAN-cer-ous · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say cancerous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: can, cer, ous. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with cancerous
- precancerous
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Questions
- How many syllables are in cancerous?
- Cancerous has three syllables.
- How do you divide cancerous into syllables?
- Cancerous divides as can-cer-ous.
- Which syllable is stressed in cancerous?
- The first syllable (CAN-cer-ous).