How many syllables in prescribe?

Syllables in prescribe

2

pre·scribe

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

How to say prescribe

Said as /pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/2 syllables, pre-SCRIBE · da-DUM
Said as /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/2 syllables, pre-SCRIBE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say prescribe slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, scribe. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in prescribe?
Prescribe has two syllables.
How do you divide prescribe into syllables?
Prescribe divides as pre-scribe.
Which syllable is stressed in prescribe?
The second syllable (pre-SCRIBE).

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