How many syllables in unpleasant?

Syllables in unpleasant

3

un·pleas·ant

Unpleasant has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say unpleasant

Pronunciation/ənˈplɛzənt/
3 syllables, un-PLEAS-ant · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say unpleasant slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, pleas, ant. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in unpleasant?
Unpleasant has three syllables.
How do you divide unpleasant into syllables?
Unpleasant divides as un-pleas-ant.
Which syllable is stressed in unpleasant?
The second syllable (un-PLEAS-ant).

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