How many syllables in hamburger?

Syllables in hamburger

3

ham·burg·er

Hamburger has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hamburger

Pronunciation/ˈhæmbɚɡɚ/
3 syllables, HAM-burg-er · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say hamburger slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ham, burg, er. Each beat is one syllable.

Questions

How many syllables are in hamburger?
Hamburger has three syllables.
How do you divide hamburger into syllables?
Hamburger divides as ham-burg-er.
Which syllable is stressed in hamburger?
The first syllable (HAM-burg-er).

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