How many syllables in midwife?

Syllables in midwife

2

mid·wife

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

How to say midwife

Pronunciation/ˈmɪˌdwaɪf/
2 syllables, MID-wife · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say midwife slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mid, wife. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with midwife

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Questions

How many syllables are in midwife?
Midwife has two syllables.
How do you divide midwife into syllables?
Midwife divides as mid-wife.
Which syllable is stressed in midwife?
The first syllable (MID-wife).

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