How many syllables in descended?
Syllables in descended
3
de·scend·ed
Descended has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say descended
| Said as /dɪˈsɛndəd/ | 3 syllables, de-SCEND-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /dɪˈsɛndɪd/ | 3 syllables, de-SCEND-ed · da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say descended slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, scend, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with descended
- ended
- intended
- extended
- recommended
- attended
- suspended
- defended
- offended
- amended
- splendid
- tended
- pretended
- blended
- depended
- apprehended
- ascended
See all rhymes for descended →
Questions
- How many syllables are in descended?
- Descended has three syllables.
- How do you divide descended into syllables?
- Descended divides as de-scend-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in descended?
- The second syllable (de-SCEND-ed).