How many syllables in difficult?
Syllables in difficult
3
dif·fi·cult
Difficult has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say difficult
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪfəkəlt/ 3 syllables, DIF-fi-cult · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say difficult slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dif, fi, cult. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in difficult?
- Difficult has three syllables.
- How do you divide difficult into syllables?
- Difficult divides as dif-fi-cult.
- Which syllable is stressed in difficult?
- The first syllable (DIF-fi-cult).