How many syllables in futile?

Syllables in futile

2

fu·tile

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

How to say futile

Pronunciation/ˈfjutəl/
2 syllables, FU-tile · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say futile slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fu, tile. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in futile?
Futile has two syllables.
How do you divide futile into syllables?
Futile divides as fu-tile.
Which syllable is stressed in futile?
The first syllable (FU-tile).

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