How many syllables in subtlety?

Syllables in subtlety

3

sub·tle·ty

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

How to say subtlety

Pronunciation/ˈsʌtəlti/
3 syllables, SUB-tle-ty · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say subtlety slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sub, tle, ty. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in subtlety?
Subtlety has three syllables.
How do you divide subtlety into syllables?
Subtlety divides as sub-tle-ty.
Which syllable is stressed in subtlety?
The first syllable (SUB-tle-ty).

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