How many syllables in gruesome?

Syllables in gruesome

2

grue·some

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

How to say gruesome

Pronunciation/ˈɡɹusəm/
2 syllables, GRUE-some · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say gruesome slowly and listen for each vowel sound: grue, some. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in gruesome?
Gruesome has two syllables.
How do you divide gruesome into syllables?
Gruesome divides as grue-some.
Which syllable is stressed in gruesome?
The first syllable (GRUE-some).

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