How many syllables in unsuccessful?

Syllables in unsuccessful

4

un·suc·cess·ful

Unsuccessful has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say unsuccessful

Pronunciation/ˌʌnsəkˈsɛsfəl/
4 syllables, un-suc-CESS-ful · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say unsuccessful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, suc, cess, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in unsuccessful?
Unsuccessful has four syllables.
How do you divide unsuccessful into syllables?
Unsuccessful divides as un-suc-cess-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in unsuccessful?
The third syllable (un-suc-CESS-ful).

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