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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ear
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ear-li-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EAR-li-er.
Pronunciation
/ˈɝliɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ear-lier.

Words that rhyme with earlier

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide earlier into syllables?

earlier divides as ear-li-er. ear-li-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in earlier?

Earlier has 3 syllables (ear-li-er).

Which syllable is stressed in earlier?

The stressed syllable in earlier is ear. The 1st syllable is stressed: EAR-li-er.

How do you pronounce earlier?

/ˈɝliɚ/ in American English.