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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable for
  • 6 letters
Syllables
for-est: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-est.
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔrəst/ 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 for-est.

Words that rhyme with forest

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide forest into syllables?

forest divides as for-est. for-est: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in forest?

Forest has 2 syllables (for-est).

Which syllable is stressed in forest?

The stressed syllable in forest is for. The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-est.

How do you pronounce forest?

/ˈfɔrəst/ in American English.