How many syllables in sunset?

Syllables in sunset

2

sun·set

Sunset has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say sunset

Pronunciation/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
2 syllables, SUN-set · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say sunset slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sun, set. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sunset?
Sunset has two syllables.
How do you divide sunset into syllables?
Sunset divides as sun-set.
Which syllable is stressed in sunset?
The first syllable (SUN-set).

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