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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable hel
  • 6 letters
Syllables
hel-met: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: HEL-met.
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛlmət/ 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 hel-met.

Words that rhyme with helmet

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide helmet into syllables?

helmet divides as hel-met. hel-met: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in helmet?

Helmet has 2 syllables (hel-met).

Which syllable is stressed in helmet?

The stressed syllable in helmet is hel. The 1st syllable is stressed: HEL-met.

How do you pronounce helmet?

/ˈhɛlmət/ in American English.