How many syllables in horrendous?

Syllables in horrendous

3

hor·ren·dous

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

How to say horrendous

Pronunciation/ˌhɔˈɹɛndəs/
3 syllables, hor-REN-dous · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say horrendous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hor, ren, dous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in horrendous?
Horrendous has three syllables.
How do you divide horrendous into syllables?
Horrendous divides as hor-ren-dous.
Which syllable is stressed in horrendous?
The second syllable (hor-REN-dous).

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