How many syllables in eastern?

Syllables in eastern

2

east·ern

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

How to say eastern

Pronunciation/ˈistɚn/
2 syllables, EAST-ern · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say eastern slowly and listen for each vowel sound: east, ern. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with eastern

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Questions

How many syllables are in eastern?
Eastern has two syllables.
How do you divide eastern into syllables?
Eastern divides as east-ern.
Which syllable is stressed in eastern?
The first syllable (EAST-ern).

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