Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

cardinal

How many syllables in cardinal?

  3 syllables

Divide cardinal into syllables:   car-di-nal
Stressed syllable in cardinal:   car-di-nal
How to pronounce cardinal:   kahr-dn-l
How to say cardinal:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"cardinal." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 June 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why cardinal is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Pop Quiz
How well can you
rhyme?
Take the Rhyme Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for cardinal


1 syllable
  • chief
  • key
  • core
  • prime
2 syllables
  • basic
  • central
3 syllables
4 syllables
    Teachers
    You can win $250 for your students.

    Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    “Orange” became the term for
    a fruit in the 13th century.
    !Get more facts
    Grammar
    How do you write a
    quote within a quote?
    ?Learn Here
    Do You Know
    when to use
    Lose and Loose?
    Find Out Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!