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bothered

2 syllables
stressed syllable both
8 letters

Syllables: both-ered: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: BOTH-ered.
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑðɚd/ 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 both-ered.

Words that rhyme with bothered

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide bothered into syllables?

bothered divides as both-ered. both-ered: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in bothered?

Bothered has 2 syllables (both-ered).

Which syllable is stressed in bothered?

The stressed syllable in bothered is both. The 1st syllable is stressed: BOTH-ered.

How do you pronounce bothered?

/ˈbɑðɚd/ in American English.