How many syllables in ballet?

Syllables in ballet

2

bal·let

Ballet has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say ballet

Pronunciation/bæˈleɪ/
2 syllables, bal-LET · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in ballet?
Ballet has two syllables.
How do you divide ballet into syllables?
Ballet divides as bal-let.
Which syllable is stressed in ballet?
The second syllable (bal-LET).

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