How many syllables in dismal?

Syllables in dismal

2

dis·mal

Dismal has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say dismal

Pronunciation/ˈdɪzməl/
2 syllables, DIS-mal · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in dismal?
Dismal has two syllables.
How do you divide dismal into syllables?
Dismal divides as dis-mal.
Which syllable is stressed in dismal?
The first syllable (DIS-mal).

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