How many syllables in prevail?

Syllables in prevail

2

pre·vail

Prevail has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say prevail

Said as /pɹɪˈveɪl/2 syllables, pre-VAIL · da-DUM
Said as /pɹiˈveɪl/2 syllables, pre-VAIL · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say prevail slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, vail. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in prevail?
Prevail has two syllables.
How do you divide prevail into syllables?
Prevail divides as pre-vail.
Which syllable is stressed in prevail?
The second syllable (pre-VAIL).

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