How many syllables in parenthood?
Syllables in parenthood
3
par·ent·hood
Parenthood has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say parenthood
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛɹəntˌhʊd/ 3 syllables, PAR-ent-hood · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say parenthood slowly and listen for each vowel sound: par, ent, hood. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with parenthood
- would
- good
- could
- should
- wood
- understood
- stood
- childhood
- neighborhood
- hood
- neighbourhood
- likelihood
- brotherhood
- misunderstood
- adulthood
- livelihood
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Questions
- How many syllables are in parenthood?
- Parenthood has three syllables.
- How do you divide parenthood into syllables?
- Parenthood divides as par-ent-hood.
- Which syllable is stressed in parenthood?
- The first syllable (PAR-ent-hood).