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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable busi
  • 8 letters
Syllables
busi-ness: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BUSI-ness.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪznəs/ 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 busi-ness.

Words that rhyme with business

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide business into syllables?

business divides as busi-ness. busi-ness: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in business?

Business has 2 syllables (busi-ness).

Which syllable is stressed in business?

The stressed syllable in business is busi. The 1st syllable is stressed: BUSI-ness.

How do you pronounce business?

/ˈbɪznəs/ in American English.