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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable red
  • 3 letters
Syllables
red has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/rɛd/ 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 red into syllables?

red divides as red. red has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in red?

Red has 1 syllable (red).

Which syllable is stressed in red?

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

How do you pronounce red?

/rɛd/ in American English.