Skip to content
lexiwi

How many syllables in liar?

Type another word to check it instantly.

  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable li
  • 4 letters
Syllables
li-ar: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LI-ar.
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪɚ/ 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 liar

More words with a similar syllable count and stress pattern

Frequently asked questions

How do you divide liar into syllables?

liar divides as li-ar. li-ar: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in liar?

Liar has 2 syllables (li-ar).

Which syllable is stressed in liar?

The stressed syllable in liar is li. The 1st syllable is stressed: LI-ar.

How do you pronounce liar?

/ˈlaɪɚ/ in American English.