How many syllables in former?

Syllables in former

2

for·mer

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

How to say former

Pronunciation/ˈfɔɹmɚ/
2 syllables, FOR-mer · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in former?
Former has two syllables.
How do you divide former into syllables?
Former divides as for-mer.
Which syllable is stressed in former?
The first syllable (FOR-mer).

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