How many syllables in parallel?

Syllables in parallel

3

par·al·lel

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

How to say parallel

Pronunciation/ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/
3 syllables, PAR-al-lel · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say parallel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: par, al, lel. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with parallel

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Questions

How many syllables are in parallel?
Parallel has three syllables.
How do you divide parallel into syllables?
Parallel divides as par-al-lel.
Which syllable is stressed in parallel?
The first syllable (PAR-al-lel).

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