How many syllables in civil?

Syllables in civil

2

civ·il

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

How to say civil

Pronunciation/ˈsɪvəl/
2 syllables, CIV-il · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say civil slowly and listen for each vowel sound: civ, il. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with civil

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Questions

How many syllables are in civil?
Civil has two syllables.
How do you divide civil into syllables?
Civil divides as civ-il.
Which syllable is stressed in civil?
The first syllable (CIV-il).

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