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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable formed
  • 9 letters
Syllables
per-formed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-FORMED.
Pronunciation
/pɚˈfɔrmd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as per-formed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide performed into syllables?

performed divides as per-formed. per-formed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in performed?

Performed has 2 syllables (per-formed).

Which syllable is stressed in performed?

The stressed syllable in performed is formed. The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-FORMED.

How do you pronounce performed?

/pɚˈfɔrmd/ in American English.