How many syllables in jealous?

Syllables in jealous

2

jeal·ous

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

How to say jealous

Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛləs/
2 syllables, JEAL-ous · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in jealous?
Jealous has two syllables.
How do you divide jealous into syllables?
Jealous divides as jeal-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in jealous?
The first syllable (JEAL-ous).

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