How many syllables in inferior?

Syllables in inferior

4

in·fe·ri·or

Inferior has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say inferior

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈfɪɹiɚ/
4 syllables, in-FE-ri-or · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say inferior slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, fe, ri, or. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with inferior

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Questions

How many syllables are in inferior?
Inferior has four syllables.
How do you divide inferior into syllables?
Inferior divides as in-fe-ri-or.
Which syllable is stressed in inferior?
The second syllable (in-FE-ri-or).

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