How many syllables in liberal?

Syllables in liberal

3

lib·er·al

Liberal has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say liberal

Pronunciation/ˈlɪˌbɝəl/
3 syllables, LIB-er-al · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say liberal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lib, er, al. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in liberal?
Liberal has three syllables.
How do you divide liberal into syllables?
Liberal divides as lib-er-al.
Which syllable is stressed in liberal?
The first syllable (LIB-er-al).

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