How many syllables in veterans?

Syllables in veterans

3 or 2

vet·er·ans

Veterans has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say veterans

Said as /ˈvɛtɚənz/3 syllables, VET-er-ans · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈvɛtɹənz/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say veterans slowly and listen for each vowel sound: vet, er, ans. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in veterans?
Veterans has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide veterans into syllables?
Veterans divides as vet-er-ans.
Which syllable is stressed in veterans?
The first syllable (VET-er-ans).

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