How many syllables in wayward?
Syllables in wayward
2
way·ward
Wayward has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say wayward
| Pronunciation | /ˈweɪwɚd/ 2 syllables, WAY-ward · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say wayward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: way, ward. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with wayward
- favored
- tailored
- layered
- flavored
- tapered
- catered
- natured
- labored
- majored
- bayard
- wavered
- reynard
- multilayered
- wagered
- denatured
- savored
Questions
- How many syllables are in wayward?
- Wayward has two syllables.
- How do you divide wayward into syllables?
- Wayward divides as way-ward.
- Which syllable is stressed in wayward?
- The first syllable (WAY-ward).