How many syllables in nefarious?

Syllables in nefarious

4

ne·far·i·ous

Nefarious has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say nefarious

Pronunciation/nəˈfɛɹiəs/
4 syllables, ne-FAR-i-ous · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say nefarious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ne, far, i, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in nefarious?
Nefarious has four syllables.
How do you divide nefarious into syllables?
Nefarious divides as ne-far-i-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in nefarious?
The second syllable (ne-FAR-i-ous).

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