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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable teer
  • 9 letters
Syllables
vol-un-teer: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: vol-un-TEER. Lighter (secondary) stress on vol.
Pronunciation
/ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as vol-unteer, volun-teer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide volunteer into syllables?

volunteer divides as vol-un-teer. vol-un-teer: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in volunteer?

Volunteer has 3 syllables (vol-un-teer).

Which syllable is stressed in volunteer?

The stressed syllable in volunteer is teer. The 3rd syllable is stressed: vol-un-TEER. Lighter (secondary) stress on vol.

How do you pronounce volunteer?

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/ in American English.