How many syllables in describe?

Syllables in describe

2

de·scribe

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

How to say describe

Pronunciation/dɪsˈkɹaɪb/
2 syllables, de-SCRIBE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say describe slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, scribe. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in describe?
Describe has two syllables.
How do you divide describe into syllables?
Describe divides as de-scribe.
Which syllable is stressed in describe?
The second syllable (de-SCRIBE).

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