How many syllables in lateral?

Syllables in lateral

3

lat·er·al

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

How to say lateral

Pronunciation/ˈlætɚəl/
3 syllables, LAT-er-al · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say lateral slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lat, er, al. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with lateral

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Questions

How many syllables are in lateral?
Lateral has three syllables.
How do you divide lateral into syllables?
Lateral divides as lat-er-al.
Which syllable is stressed in lateral?
The first syllable (LAT-er-al).

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