How many syllables in serious?
Syllables in serious
3
se·ri·ous
Serious has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say serious
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪɹiəs/ 3 syllables, SE-ri-ous · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say serious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: se, ri, ous. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with serious
Questions
- How many syllables are in serious?
- Serious has three syllables.
- How do you divide serious into syllables?
- Serious divides as se-ri-ous.
- Which syllable is stressed in serious?
- The first syllable (SE-ri-ous).