How many syllables in describes?

Syllables in describes

2

de·scribes

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

How to say describes

Pronunciation/dɪsˈkɹaɪbz/
2 syllables, de-SCRIBES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with describes

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Questions

How many syllables are in describes?
Describes has two syllables.
How do you divide describes into syllables?
Describes divides as de-scribes.
Which syllable is stressed in describes?
The second syllable (de-SCRIBES).

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