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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable base
  • 8 letters
Syllables
base-ball: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BASE-ball. Lighter (secondary) stress on ball.
Pronunciation
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as base-ball.

Words that rhyme with baseball

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide baseball into syllables?

baseball divides as base-ball. base-ball: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in baseball?

Baseball has 2 syllables (base-ball).

Which syllable is stressed in baseball?

The stressed syllable in baseball is base. The 1st syllable is stressed: BASE-ball. Lighter (secondary) stress on ball.

How do you pronounce baseball?

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/ in American English.