How many syllables in billion?

Syllables in billion

2

bil·lion

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

How to say billion

Pronunciation/ˈbɪljən/
2 syllables, BIL-lion · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say billion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bil, lion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in billion?
Billion has two syllables.
How do you divide billion into syllables?
Billion divides as bil-lion.
Which syllable is stressed in billion?
The first syllable (BIL-lion).

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