How many syllables in foreclosure?

Syllables in foreclosure

3

fore·clo·sure

Foreclosure has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say foreclosure

Pronunciation/fɔɹˈkloʊʒɚ/
3 syllables, fore-CLO-sure · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say foreclosure slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fore, clo, sure. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in foreclosure?
Foreclosure has three syllables.
How do you divide foreclosure into syllables?
Foreclosure divides as fore-clo-sure.
Which syllable is stressed in foreclosure?
The second syllable (fore-CLO-sure).

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