How many syllables in dreadful?
Syllables in dreadful
2
dread·ful
Dreadful has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say dreadful
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɹɛdfəl/ 2 syllables, DREAD-ful · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say dreadful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dread, ful. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with dreadful
- forgetful
- regretful
- fretful
- special
- federal
- successful
- careful
- medal
- vessel
- rebel
- stressful
- unsuccessful
- pedal
- wrestle
- pebble
- treble
Questions
- How many syllables are in dreadful?
- Dreadful has two syllables.
- How do you divide dreadful into syllables?
- Dreadful divides as dread-ful.
- Which syllable is stressed in dreadful?
- The first syllable (DREAD-ful).