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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable shoul
  • 8 letters
Syllables
shoul-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SHOUL-der.
Pronunciation
/ˈʃoʊldɚ/ 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 shoul-der.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide shoulder into syllables?

shoulder divides as shoul-der. shoul-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in shoulder?

Shoulder has 2 syllables (shoul-der).

Which syllable is stressed in shoulder?

The stressed syllable in shoulder is shoul. The 1st syllable is stressed: SHOUL-der.

How do you pronounce shoulder?

/ˈʃoʊldɚ/ in American English.