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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable the
  • 9 letters
Syllables
ca-the-dral: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ca-THE-dral.
Pronunciation
/kəˈθidrəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 ca-thedral, cathe-dral.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cathedral into syllables?

cathedral divides as ca-the-dral. ca-the-dral: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in cathedral?

Cathedral has 3 syllables (ca-the-dral).

Which syllable is stressed in cathedral?

The stressed syllable in cathedral is the. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ca-THE-dral.

How do you pronounce cathedral?

/kəˈθidrəl/ in American English.