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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable wolf
  • 4 letters
Syllables
wolf 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
/wʊlf/ 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).

Words that rhyme with wolf

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide wolf into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in wolf?

Wolf has 1 syllable (wolf).

Which syllable is stressed in wolf?

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

How do you pronounce wolf?

/wʊlf/ in American English.