How many syllables in peripheral?

Syllables in peripheral

4 or 3

pe·riph·er·al

Peripheral has four syllables, or three when said quickly. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say peripheral

Said as /pɚˈɪfɚəl/4 syllables, pe-RIPH-er-al · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /pɚˈɪfɹəl/3 syllables · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in peripheral?
Peripheral has four syllables, or three when said quickly.
How do you divide peripheral into syllables?
Peripheral divides as pe-riph-er-al.
Which syllable is stressed in peripheral?
The second syllable (pe-RIPH-er-al).

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