How many syllables in history?

Syllables in history

3 or 2

his·to·ry

History has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say history

Said as /ˈhɪstɚi/3 syllables, HIS-to-ry · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈhɪstɹi/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say history slowly and listen for each vowel sound: his, to, ry. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with history

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Questions

How many syllables are in history?
History has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide history into syllables?
History divides as his-to-ry.
Which syllable is stressed in history?
The first syllable (HIS-to-ry).

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