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How many syllables in lesbian?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable les
  • 7 letters
Syllables
les-bi-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LES-bi-an.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛzbiən/ 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 les-bian.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lesbian into syllables?

lesbian divides as les-bi-an. les-bi-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in lesbian?

Lesbian has 3 syllables (les-bi-an).

Which syllable is stressed in lesbian?

The stressed syllable in lesbian is les. The 1st syllable is stressed: LES-bi-an.

How do you pronounce lesbian?

/ˈlɛzbiən/ in American English.