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lexiwi

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable yel
  • 6 letters
Syllables
yel-low: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: YEL-low.
Pronunciation
/ˈjɛloʊ/ 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 yel-low.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide yellow into syllables?

yellow divides as yel-low. yel-low: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in yellow?

Yellow has 2 syllables (yel-low).

Which syllable is stressed in yellow?

The stressed syllable in yellow is yel. The 1st syllable is stressed: YEL-low.

How do you pronounce yellow?

/ˈjɛloʊ/ in American English.