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How many syllables in veteran?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable vet
  • 7 letters
Syllables
vet-er-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈvɛtrən/).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: VET-er-an.
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛtɚən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as vet-eran.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide veteran into syllables?

veteran divides as vet-er-an. vet-er-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈvɛtrən/).

How many syllables are in veteran?

Veteran has 3 syllables (vet-er-an).

Which syllable is stressed in veteran?

The stressed syllable in veteran is vet. The 1st syllable is stressed: VET-er-an.

How do you pronounce veteran?

/ˈvɛtɚən/ in American English.