How many syllables in startled?
Syllables in startled
2
star·tled
Startled has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say startled
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɑɹtəld/ 2 syllables, STAR-tled · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say startled slowly and listen for each vowel sound: star, tled. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with startled
- marbled
- garbled
- sparkled
- marshalled
- marshaled
- started
- departed
- hearted
- bottled
- parted
- uncharted
- restarted
- charted
- toppled
- lighthearted
- mottled
Questions
- How many syllables are in startled?
- Startled has two syllables.
- How do you divide startled into syllables?
- Startled divides as star-tled.
- Which syllable is stressed in startled?
- The first syllable (STAR-tled).