How many syllables in strenuous?

Syllables in strenuous

3

stren·u·ous

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

How to say strenuous

Pronunciation/ˈstɹɛnjuəs/
3 syllables, STREN-u-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say strenuous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: stren, u, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with strenuous

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Questions

How many syllables are in strenuous?
Strenuous has three syllables.
How do you divide strenuous into syllables?
Strenuous divides as stren-u-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in strenuous?
The first syllable (STREN-u-ous).

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