How many syllables in "despise"?

"despise" has 2 syllabes (des - pise).

How to divide "despise"?

"despise" divides into 2 parts: des · pise.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"despise": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:des·pise

Accent principal

des-PISE(des · pise)○ ●

Stress in "despise" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈspaɪz⁄

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IPAdɪˈspaɪz

Syllabesdes·pise

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How many syllables in "despise"?: "despise" has 2 syllabes (des - pise).
How to divide "despise"?: "despise" divides into 2 parts: des · pise.
Where is the stress in "despise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "despise"?: Say each syllable slowly (des... pise) and listen on SayItVid.