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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable er
  • 6 letters
Syllables
si-er-ra: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: si-ER-ra.
Pronunciation
/siˈɛrə/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 si-erra.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sierra into syllables?

sierra divides as si-er-ra. si-er-ra: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in sierra?

Sierra has 3 syllables (si-er-ra).

Which syllable is stressed in sierra?

The stressed syllable in sierra is er. The 2nd syllable is stressed: si-ER-ra.

How do you pronounce sierra?

/siˈɛrə/ in American English.