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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable should
  • 6 letters
Syllables
should 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
/ʃʊd/ 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 should into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in should?

Should has 1 syllable (should).

Which syllable is stressed in should?

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

How do you pronounce should?

/ʃʊd/ in American English.