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How many syllables in animal?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable an
  • 6 letters
Syllables
an-i-mal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-i-mal.
Pronunciation
/ˈænəməl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as an-imal, ani-mal.

Words that rhyme with animal

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide animal into syllables?

animal divides as an-i-mal. an-i-mal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in animal?

Animal has 3 syllables (an-i-mal).

Which syllable is stressed in animal?

The stressed syllable in animal is an. The 1st syllable is stressed: AN-i-mal.

How do you pronounce animal?

/ˈænəməl/ in American English.