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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable pile
  • 4 letters
Syllables
pile has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/paɪl/ 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 pile into syllables?

pile divides as pile. pile has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in pile?

Pile has 1 syllable (pile).

Which syllable is stressed in pile?

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

How do you pronounce pile?

/paɪl/ in American English.