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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable east
  • 7 letters
Syllables
east-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EAST-ern.
Pronunciation
/ˈistɚn/ 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 east-ern.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide eastern into syllables?

eastern divides as east-ern. east-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in eastern?

Eastern has 2 syllables (east-ern).

Which syllable is stressed in eastern?

The stressed syllable in eastern is east. The 1st syllable is stressed: EAST-ern.

How do you pronounce eastern?

/ˈistɚn/ in American English.