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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sis
  • 6 letters
Syllables
sis-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SIS-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪstɚ/ 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 sis-ter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sister into syllables?

sister divides as sis-ter. sis-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in sister?

Sister has 2 syllables (sis-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in sister?

The stressed syllable in sister is sis. The 1st syllable is stressed: SIS-ter.

How do you pronounce sister?

/ˈsɪstɚ/ in American English.