How many syllables in diminished?

Syllables in diminished

3

di·min·ished

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

How to say diminished

Pronunciation/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
3 syllables, di-MIN-ished · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say diminished slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, min, ished. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with diminished

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Questions

How many syllables are in diminished?
Diminished has three syllables.
How do you divide diminished into syllables?
Diminished divides as di-min-ished.
Which syllable is stressed in diminished?
The second syllable (di-MIN-ished).

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