How many syllables in predecessor?
Syllables in predecessor
4
pre·de·ces·sor
Predecessor has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say predecessor
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɛdəˌsɛsɚ/ 4 syllables, PRE-de-ces-sor · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say predecessor slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, de, ces, sor. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with predecessor
- professor
- lesser
- successor
- processor
- compressor
- dresser
- hairdresser
- aggressor
- suppressor
- assessor
- presser
- oppressor
- possessor
- stressor
- lessor
- multiprocessor
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Questions
- How many syllables are in predecessor?
- Predecessor has four syllables.
- How do you divide predecessor into syllables?
- Predecessor divides as pre-de-ces-sor.
- Which syllable is stressed in predecessor?
- The first syllable (PRE-de-ces-sor).