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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable as
  • 7 letters
Syllables
where-as: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: where-AS.
Pronunciation
/wɛrˈæz/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
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 whereas into syllables?

whereas divides as where-as. where-as: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in whereas?

Whereas has 2 syllables (where-as).

Which syllable is stressed in whereas?

The stressed syllable in whereas is as. The 2nd syllable is stressed: where-AS.

How do you pronounce whereas?

/wɛrˈæz/ in American English.