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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable wa
  • 5 letters
Syllables
wa-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: WA-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈwɔtɚ/ 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 wa-ter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide water into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in water?

Water has 2 syllables (wa-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in water?

The stressed syllable in water is wa. The 1st syllable is stressed: WA-ter.

How do you pronounce water?

/ˈwɔtɚ/ in American English.