How many syllables in elder?

Syllables in elder

2

el·der

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

How to say elder

Pronunciation/ˈɛldɚ/
2 syllables, EL-der · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say elder slowly and listen for each vowel sound: el, der. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with elder

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Questions

How many syllables are in elder?
Elder has two syllables.
How do you divide elder into syllables?
Elder divides as el-der.
Which syllable is stressed in elder?
The first syllable (EL-der).

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