How many syllables in setbacks?

Syllables in setbacks

2

set·backs

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

How to say setbacks

Pronunciation/ˈsɛtˌbæks/
2 syllables, SET-backs · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

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

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