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How many syllables in lemon?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable lem
  • 5 letters
Syllables
lem-on: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LEM-on.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛmən/ 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
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with lemon

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lemon into syllables?

lemon divides as lem-on. lem-on: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in lemon?

Lemon has 2 syllables (lem-on).

Which syllable is stressed in lemon?

The stressed syllable in lemon is lem. The 1st syllable is stressed: LEM-on.

How do you pronounce lemon?

/ˈlɛmən/ in American English.