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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable north
  • 5 letters
Syllables
north has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/nɔrθ/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
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 north into syllables?

north divides as north. north has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in north?

North has 1 syllable (north).

Which syllable is stressed in north?

The stressed syllable in north is north. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce north?

/nɔrθ/ in American English.