How many syllables in cumbersome?

Syllables in cumbersome

3

cum·ber·some

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

How to say cumbersome

Pronunciation/ˈkʌmbɚsəm/
3 syllables, CUM-ber-some · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say cumbersome slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cum, ber, some. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cumbersome?
Cumbersome has three syllables.
How do you divide cumbersome into syllables?
Cumbersome divides as cum-ber-some.
Which syllable is stressed in cumbersome?
The first syllable (CUM-ber-some).

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