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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable fes
  • 12 letters
Syllables
pro-fes-sion-al: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FES-sion-al.
Pronunciation
/prəˈfɛʃənəl/ 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 pro-fessional, profes-sional.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide professional into syllables?

professional divides as pro-fes-sion-al. pro-fes-sion-al: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in professional?

Professional has 4 syllables (pro-fes-sion-al).

Which syllable is stressed in professional?

The stressed syllable in professional is fes. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FES-sion-al.

How do you pronounce professional?

/prəˈfɛʃənəl/ in American English.