How many syllables in dismiss?

Syllables in dismiss

2

dis·miss

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

How to say dismiss

Pronunciation/dɪˈsmɪs/
2 syllables, dis-MISS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with dismiss

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Questions

How many syllables are in dismiss?
Dismiss has two syllables.
How do you divide dismiss into syllables?
Dismiss divides as dis-miss.
Which syllable is stressed in dismiss?
The second syllable (dis-MISS).

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