How many syllables in setback?

Syllables in setback

2

set·back

Setback has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say setback

Pronunciation/ˈsɛtˌbæk/
2 syllables, SET-back · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say setback slowly and listen for each vowel sound: set, back. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with setback

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Questions

How many syllables are in setback?
Setback has two syllables.
How do you divide setback into syllables?
Setback divides as set-back.
Which syllable is stressed in setback?
The first syllable (SET-back).

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