How many syllables in perilous?

Syllables in perilous

3

perilous

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

How to say perilous

Pronunciation/ˈpɛɹələs/
3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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Questions

How many syllables are in perilous?
Perilous has three syllables.
How do you divide perilous into syllables?
Perilous is said as /ˈpɛɹələs/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in perilous?
The first syllable.

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