How many syllables in gorilla?

Syllables in gorilla

3

go·ril·la

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

How to say gorilla

Pronunciation/ɡɚˈɪlə/
3 syllables, go-RIL-la · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say gorilla slowly and listen for each vowel sound: go, ril, la. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in gorilla?
Gorilla has three syllables.
How do you divide gorilla into syllables?
Gorilla divides as go-ril-la.
Which syllable is stressed in gorilla?
The second syllable (go-RIL-la).

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