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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable fast
  • 4 letters
Syllables
fast has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/fæst/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
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 fast into syllables?

fast divides as fast. fast has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in fast?

Fast has 1 syllable (fast).

Which syllable is stressed in fast?

The stressed syllable in fast is fast. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce fast?

/fæst/ in American English.