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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable rig
  • 8 letters
Syllables
o-rig-i-nal: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: o-RIG-i-nal.
Pronunciation
/ɚˈɪdʒənəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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 orig-inal, origi-nal.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide original into syllables?

original divides as o-rig-i-nal. o-rig-i-nal: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in original?

Original has 4 syllables (o-rig-i-nal).

Which syllable is stressed in original?

The stressed syllable in original is rig. The 2nd syllable is stressed: o-RIG-i-nal.

How do you pronounce original?

/ɚˈɪdʒənəl/ in American English.