How many syllables in elbow?

Syllables in elbow

2

el·bow

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

How to say elbow

Pronunciation/ˈɛlˌboʊ/
2 syllables, EL-bow · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say elbow slowly and listen for each vowel sound: el, bow. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with elbow

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Questions

How many syllables are in elbow?
Elbow has two syllables.
How do you divide elbow into syllables?
Elbow divides as el-bow.
Which syllable is stressed in elbow?
The first syllable (EL-bow).

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