How many syllables in jewel?

Syllables in jewel

2 or 1

jew·el

Jewel has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say jewel

Said as /ˈdʒuəl/2 syllables, JEW-el · DUM-da
Said as /dʒul/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say jewel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: jew, el. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with jewel

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Questions

How many syllables are in jewel?
Jewel has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide jewel into syllables?
Jewel divides as jew-el.
Which syllable is stressed in jewel?
The first syllable (JEW-el).

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