How many syllables in development?
Syllables in development
4
de·vel·op·ment
Development has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say development
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ 4 syllables, de-VEL-op-ment · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say development slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, vel, op, ment. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with development
- redevelopment
- underdevelopment
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Questions
- How many syllables are in development?
- Development has four syllables.
- How do you divide development into syllables?
- Development divides as de-vel-op-ment.
- Which syllable is stressed in development?
- The second syllable (de-VEL-op-ment).