How do you divide discontinue into syllables?

Discontinue divides as dis-con-tin-ue.

Which syllable is stressed in discontinue?

The third syllable (dis-con-TIN-ue).

Syllables in discontinue

dis·con·tin·ue

Discontinue has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/dɪskənˈtɪnju/ 4 syllables, dis-con-TIN-ue · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say discontinue slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, con, tin, ue. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in discontinue?: Discontinue has four syllables.
How do you divide discontinue into syllables?: Discontinue divides as dis-con-tin-ue.
Which syllable is stressed in discontinue?: The third syllable (dis-con-TIN-ue).