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How many syllables in idiot?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable id
  • 5 letters
Syllables
id-i-ot: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: ID-i-ot. Lighter (secondary) stress on i.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪdˌiət/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as id-iot.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide idiot into syllables?

idiot divides as id-i-ot. id-i-ot: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in idiot?

Idiot has 3 syllables (id-i-ot).

Which syllable is stressed in idiot?

The stressed syllable in idiot is id. The 1st syllable is stressed: ID-i-ot. Lighter (secondary) stress on i.

How do you pronounce idiot?

/ˈɪdˌiət/ in American English.