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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fa
  • 6 letters
Syllables
fa-ther: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: FA-ther.
Pronunciation
/ˈfɑðɚ/ 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 fa-ther.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide father into syllables?

father divides as fa-ther. fa-ther: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in father?

Father has 2 syllables (fa-ther).

Which syllable is stressed in father?

The stressed syllable in father is fa. The 1st syllable is stressed: FA-ther.

How do you pronounce father?

/ˈfɑðɚ/ in American English.