How many syllables in misuse?

Syllables in misuse

2

mis·use

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

How to say misuse

Said as /mɪsˈjuz/2 syllables, mis-USE · da-DUM
Said as /mɪsˈjus/2 syllables, mis-USE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say misuse slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, use. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with misuse

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Questions

How many syllables are in misuse?
Misuse has two syllables.
How do you divide misuse into syllables?
Misuse divides as mis-use.
Which syllable is stressed in misuse?
The second syllable (mis-USE).

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