How many syllables in cowboy?

Syllables in cowboy

2

cow·boy

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

How to say cowboy

Pronunciation/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
2 syllables, COW-boy · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say cowboy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cow, boy. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with cowboy

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Questions

How many syllables are in cowboy?
Cowboy has two syllables.
How do you divide cowboy into syllables?
Cowboy divides as cow-boy.
Which syllable is stressed in cowboy?
The first syllable (COW-boy).

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