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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ri
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ho-ri-zon: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ho-RI-zon.
Pronunciation
/hɚˈaɪzən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 ho-rizon, hori-zon.

Words that rhyme with horizon

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide horizon into syllables?

horizon divides as ho-ri-zon. ho-ri-zon: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in horizon?

Horizon has 3 syllables (ho-ri-zon).

Which syllable is stressed in horizon?

The stressed syllable in horizon is ri. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ho-RI-zon.

How do you pronounce horizon?

/hɚˈaɪzən/ in American English.