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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable shad
  • 6 letters
Syllables
shad-ow: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SHAD-ow.
Pronunciation
/ˈʃædoʊ/ 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
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with shadow

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide shadow into syllables?

shadow divides as shad-ow. shad-ow: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in shadow?

Shadow has 2 syllables (shad-ow).

Which syllable is stressed in shadow?

The stressed syllable in shadow is shad. The 1st syllable is stressed: SHAD-ow.

How do you pronounce shadow?

/ˈʃædoʊ/ in American English.