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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable lev
  • 6 letters
Syllables
e-lev-en: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LEV-en.
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛvən/ 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
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 eleven into syllables?

eleven divides as e-lev-en. e-lev-en: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in eleven?

Eleven has 3 syllables (e-lev-en).

Which syllable is stressed in eleven?

The stressed syllable in eleven is lev. The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LEV-en.

How do you pronounce eleven?

/ɪˈlɛvən/ in American English.