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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable cliff
  • 5 letters
Syllables
cliff has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/klɪf/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
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 cliff into syllables?

cliff divides as cliff. cliff has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in cliff?

Cliff has 1 syllable (cliff).

Which syllable is stressed in cliff?

The stressed syllable in cliff is cliff. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce cliff?

/klɪf/ in American English.