How do you divide straightforward into syllables?

Straightforward divides as straight-for-ward.

Which syllable is stressed in straightforward?

The first syllable (STRAIGHT-FOR-ward).

Syllables in straightforward

straight·for·ward

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

Pronunciation	/ˈstɹeɪtˈfɔɹwɚd/ 3 syllables, STRAIGHT-FOR-ward · DUM-DUM-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	15

To count it yourself, say straightforward slowly and listen for each vowel sound: straight, for, ward. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in straightforward?: Straightforward has three syllables.
How do you divide straightforward into syllables?: Straightforward divides as straight-for-ward.
Which syllable is stressed in straightforward?: The first syllable (STRAIGHT-FOR-ward).