How many syllables in principal?
Syllables in principal
3
prin·ci·pal
Principal has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say principal
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ 3 syllables, PRIN-ci-pal · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say principal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: prin, ci, pal. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with principal
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Questions
- How many syllables are in principal?
- Principal has three syllables.
- How do you divide principal into syllables?
- Principal divides as prin-ci-pal.
- Which syllable is stressed in principal?
- The first syllable (PRIN-ci-pal).