How many syllables in substantial?
Syllables in substantial
3
sub·stan·tial
Substantial has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say substantial
| Pronunciation | /səbˈstænʃəl/ 3 syllables, sub-STAN-tial · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say substantial slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sub, stan, tial. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with substantial
- financial
- circumstantial
- insubstantial
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Questions
- How many syllables are in substantial?
- Substantial has three syllables.
- How do you divide substantial into syllables?
- Substantial divides as sub-stan-tial.
- Which syllable is stressed in substantial?
- The second syllable (sub-STAN-tial).