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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable de
  • 4 letters
Syllables
i-de-a: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: i-DE-a.
Pronunciation
/aɪˈdiə/ 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
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide idea into syllables?

idea divides as i-de-a. i-de-a: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in idea?

Idea has 3 syllables (i-de-a).

Which syllable is stressed in idea?

The stressed syllable in idea is de. The 2nd syllable is stressed: i-DE-a.

How do you pronounce idea?

/aɪˈdiə/ in American English.