How many syllables in careful?

Syllables in careful

2

care·ful

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

How to say careful

Pronunciation/ˈkɛɹfəl/
2 syllables, CARE-ful · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say careful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: care, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with careful

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Questions

How many syllables are in careful?
Careful has two syllables.
How do you divide careful into syllables?
Careful divides as care-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in careful?
The first syllable (CARE-ful).

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