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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable vol
  • 9 letters
Syllables
vol-un-tar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: VOL-un-tar-y.
Pronunciation
/ˈvɑləntɛri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as vol-untary, volun-tary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide voluntary into syllables?

voluntary divides as vol-un-tar-y. vol-un-tar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in voluntary?

Voluntary has 4 syllables (vol-un-tar-y).

Which syllable is stressed in voluntary?

The stressed syllable in voluntary is vol. The 1st syllable is stressed: VOL-un-tar-y.

How do you pronounce voluntary?

/ˈvɑləntɛri/ in American English.