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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ni
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-ni-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-NI-al.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈnaɪəl/ 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 de-nial.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide denial into syllables?

denial divides as de-ni-al. de-ni-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in denial?

Denial has 3 syllables (de-ni-al).

Which syllable is stressed in denial?

The stressed syllable in denial is ni. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-NI-al.

How do you pronounce denial?

/dɪˈnaɪəl/ in American English.