How many syllables in housework?

Syllables in housework

2

house·work

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

How to say housework

Pronunciation/ˈhaʊˌswɝk/
2 syllables, HOUSE-work · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say housework slowly and listen for each vowel sound: house, work. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in housework?
Housework has two syllables.
How do you divide housework into syllables?
Housework divides as house-work.
Which syllable is stressed in housework?
The first syllable (HOUSE-work).

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