How many syllables in descent?
Syllables in descent
2
de·scent
Descent has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say descent
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsɛnt/ 2 syllables, de-SCENT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say descent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, scent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with descent
Questions
- How many syllables are in descent?
- Descent has two syllables.
- How do you divide descent into syllables?
- Descent divides as de-scent.
- Which syllable is stressed in descent?
- The second syllable (de-SCENT).