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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable round
  • 6 letters
Syllables
a-round: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-ROUND.
Pronunciation
/ɚˈaʊnd/ 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 around into syllables?

around divides as a-round. a-round: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in around?

Around has 2 syllables (a-round).

Which syllable is stressed in around?

The stressed syllable in around is round. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-ROUND.

How do you pronounce around?

/ɚˈaʊnd/ in American English.