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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable well
  • 4 letters
Syllables
well has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/wɛl/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide well into syllables?

well divides as well. well has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in well?

Well has 1 syllable (well).

Which syllable is stressed in well?

The stressed syllable in well is well. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce well?

/wɛl/ in American English.