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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable prob
  • 7 letters
Syllables
prob-lem: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PROB-lem.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑbləm/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as prob-lem.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide problem into syllables?

problem divides as prob-lem. prob-lem: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in problem?

Problem has 2 syllables (prob-lem).

Which syllable is stressed in problem?

The stressed syllable in problem is prob. The 1st syllable is stressed: PROB-lem.

How do you pronounce problem?

/ˈprɑbləm/ in American English.