How many syllables in paternal?
Syllables in paternal
3
pa·ter·nal
Paternal has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say paternal
| Pronunciation | /pəˈtɝnəl/ 3 syllables, pa-TER-nal · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say paternal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pa, ter, nal. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with paternal
Questions
- How many syllables are in paternal?
- Paternal has three syllables.
- How do you divide paternal into syllables?
- Paternal divides as pa-ter-nal.
- Which syllable is stressed in paternal?
- The second syllable (pa-TER-nal).