How many syllables in desire?

Syllables in desire

3

desire

Desire has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say desire

Pronunciation/dɪˈzaɪɚ/
3 syllables · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

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Questions

How many syllables are in desire?
Desire has three syllables.
How do you divide desire into syllables?
Desire is said as /dɪˈzaɪɚ/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in desire?
The second syllable.

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