How many syllables in generous?
Syllables in generous
3
gen·er·ous
Generous has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say generous
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛnɚəs/ 3 syllables, GEN-er-ous · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say generous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gen, er, ous. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with generous
- emirates
- glamorous
- adventurous
- genera
- degenerate
- treacherous
- amorous
- degenerates
- lecherous
- decorous
- general
- dangerous
- entering
- genesis
- endurance
- tenderness
Questions
- How many syllables are in generous?
- Generous has three syllables.
- How do you divide generous into syllables?
- Generous divides as gen-er-ous.
- Which syllable is stressed in generous?
- The first syllable (GEN-er-ous).