How many syllables in ferocious?

Syllables in ferocious

3

fe·ro·cious

Ferocious has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say ferocious

Pronunciation/fɚˈoʊʃəs/
3 syllables, fe-RO-cious · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say ferocious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: fe, ro, cious. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ferocious?
Ferocious has three syllables.
How do you divide ferocious into syllables?
Ferocious divides as fe-ro-cious.
Which syllable is stressed in ferocious?
The second syllable (fe-RO-cious).

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