How many syllables in prevailed?

Syllables in prevailed

2

pre·vailed

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

How to say prevailed

Said as /pɹɪˈveɪld/2 syllables, pre-VAILED · da-DUM
Said as /pɹiˈveɪld/2 syllables, pre-VAILED · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in prevailed?
Prevailed has two syllables.
How do you divide prevailed into syllables?
Prevailed divides as pre-vailed.
Which syllable is stressed in prevailed?
The second syllable (pre-VAILED).

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