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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cot
  • 6 letters
Syllables
cot-ton: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: COT-ton.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑtən/ 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 cot-ton.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cotton into syllables?

cotton divides as cot-ton. cot-ton: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in cotton?

Cotton has 2 syllables (cot-ton).

Which syllable is stressed in cotton?

The stressed syllable in cotton is cot. The 1st syllable is stressed: COT-ton.

How do you pronounce cotton?

/ˈkɑtən/ in American English.