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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable bove
  • 5 letters
Syllables
a-bove: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-BOVE.
Pronunciation
/əˈbʌv/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide above into syllables?

above divides as a-bove. a-bove: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in above?

Above has 2 syllables (a-bove).

Which syllable is stressed in above?

The stressed syllable in above is bove. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-BOVE.

How do you pronounce above?

/əˈbʌv/ in American English.