How many syllables in discern?

Syllables in discern

2

dis·cern

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

How to say discern

Pronunciation/dɪˈsɝn/
2 syllables, dis-CERN · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say discern slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, cern. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with discern

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Questions

How many syllables are in discern?
Discern has two syllables.
How do you divide discern into syllables?
Discern divides as dis-cern.
Which syllable is stressed in discern?
The second syllable (dis-CERN).

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