How many syllables in chestnut?

Syllables in chestnut

2

chest·nut

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

How to say chestnut

Said as /ˈtʃɛˌsnʌt/2 syllables, CHEST-nut · DUM-da
Said as /ˈtʃɛstˌnʌt/2 syllables, CHEST-nut · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say chestnut slowly and listen for each vowel sound: chest, nut. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with chestnut

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Questions

How many syllables are in chestnut?
Chestnut has two syllables.
How do you divide chestnut into syllables?
Chestnut divides as chest-nut.
Which syllable is stressed in chestnut?
The first syllable (CHEST-nut).

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