How many syllables in penguin?

Syllables in penguin

2

pen·guin

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

How to say penguin

Pronunciation/ˈpɛŋɡwən/
2 syllables, PEN-guin · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say penguin slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, guin. Each beat is one syllable.

Near rhymes with penguin

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Questions

How many syllables are in penguin?
Penguin has two syllables.
How do you divide penguin into syllables?
Penguin divides as pen-guin.
Which syllable is stressed in penguin?
The first syllable (PEN-guin).

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