How many syllables in western?

Syllables in western

2

west·ern

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

How to say western

Said as /ˈwɛstɚn/2 syllables, WEST-ern · DUM-da
Said as /ˈhwɛstɚn/2 syllables, WEST-ern · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say western slowly and listen for each vowel sound: west, ern. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with western

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Questions

How many syllables are in western?
Western has two syllables.
How do you divide western into syllables?
Western divides as west-ern.
Which syllable is stressed in western?
The first syllable (WEST-ern).

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