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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable for
  • 6 letters
Syllables
for-mat: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-mat. Lighter (secondary) stress on mat.
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔrˌmæt/ 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-mat.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide format into syllables?

format divides as for-mat. for-mat: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in format?

Format has 2 syllables (for-mat).

Which syllable is stressed in format?

The stressed syllable in format is for. The 1st syllable is stressed: FOR-mat. Lighter (secondary) stress on mat.

How do you pronounce format?

/ˈfɔrˌmæt/ in American English.