Syllables Quiz

southern

The # of syllables in southern can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/southern .

How many syllables in southern?

2 syllables

Divide southern into syllables: south-ern
Stressed syllable in southern: south-ern
How to pronounce southern: suhth-ern
How to say southern:

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