How many syllables in powerful?

Syllables in powerful

3

pow·er·ful

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

How to say powerful

Pronunciation/ˈpaʊɚfəl/
3 syllables, POW-er-ful · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say powerful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pow, er, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in powerful?
Powerful has three syllables.
How do you divide powerful into syllables?
Powerful divides as pow-er-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in powerful?
The first syllable (POW-er-ful).

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