How many syllables in prosperous?
Syllables in prosperous
3
pros·per·ous
Prosperous has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say prosperous
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɑspɚəs/ 3 syllables, PROS-per-ous · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say prosperous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pros, per, ous. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with prosperous
- phosphorus
- preposterous
- phosphorous
- rhinoceros
- fostering
- barbarous
- prospering
- phosphoric
- ponderous
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Questions
- How many syllables are in prosperous?
- Prosperous has three syllables.
- How do you divide prosperous into syllables?
- Prosperous divides as pros-per-ous.
- Which syllable is stressed in prosperous?
- The first syllable (PROS-per-ous).