How many syllables in skillful?

Syllables in skillful

2

skill·ful

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

How to say skillful

Pronunciation/ˈskɪlfəl/
2 syllables, SKILL-ful · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say skillful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: skill, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in skillful?
Skillful has two syllables.
How do you divide skillful into syllables?
Skillful divides as skill-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in skillful?
The first syllable (SKILL-ful).

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