How many syllables in detachment?

Syllables in detachment

3

de·tach·ment

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

How to say detachment

Said as /dɪˈtætʃmənt/3 syllables, de-TACH-ment · da-DUM-da
Said as /diˈtætʃmənt/3 syllables, de-TACH-ment · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in detachment?
Detachment has three syllables.
How do you divide detachment into syllables?
Detachment divides as de-tach-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in detachment?
The second syllable (de-TACH-ment).

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