How many syllables in compose?

Syllables in compose

2

com·pose

Compose has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say compose

Pronunciation/kəmˈpoʊz/
2 syllables, com-POSE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say compose slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pose. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with compose

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Questions

How many syllables are in compose?
Compose has two syllables.
How do you divide compose into syllables?
Compose divides as com-pose.
Which syllable is stressed in compose?
The second syllable (com-POSE).

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