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How many syllables in principal?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable prin
  • 9 letters
Syllables
prin-ci-pal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRIN-ci-pal.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), 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 prin-cipal, princi-pal.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide principal into syllables?

principal divides as prin-ci-pal. prin-ci-pal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in principal?

Principal has 3 syllables (prin-ci-pal).

Which syllable is stressed in principal?

The stressed syllable in principal is prin. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRIN-ci-pal.

How do you pronounce principal?

/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ in American English.