How many syllables in mysterious?

Syllables in mysterious

4

mys·te·ri·ous

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

How to say mysterious

Pronunciation/mɪˈstɪɹiəs/
4 syllables, mys-TE-ri-ous · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say mysterious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mys, te, ri, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mysterious?
Mysterious has four syllables.
How do you divide mysterious into syllables?
Mysterious divides as mys-te-ri-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in mysterious?
The second syllable (mys-TE-ri-ous).

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