How many syllables in bombshell?

Syllables in bombshell

2

bomb·shell

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

How to say bombshell

Pronunciation/ˈbɑmˌʃɛl/
2 syllables, BOMB-shell · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say bombshell slowly and listen for each vowel sound: bomb, shell. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with bombshell

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Questions

How many syllables are in bombshell?
Bombshell has two syllables.
How do you divide bombshell into syllables?
Bombshell divides as bomb-shell.
Which syllable is stressed in bombshell?
The first syllable (BOMB-shell).

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