How many syllables in ballast?

Syllables in ballast

2

bal·last

Ballast has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say ballast

Pronunciation/ˈbæləst/
2 syllables, BAL-last · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say ballast slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bal, last. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with ballast

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Questions

How many syllables are in ballast?
Ballast has two syllables.
How do you divide ballast into syllables?
Ballast divides as bal-last.
Which syllable is stressed in ballast?
The first syllable (BAL-last).

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