How many syllables in "disaster"?

"disaster" has 3 syllabes (dis - as - ter).

How to divide "disaster"?

"disaster" divides into 3 parts: dis · as · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... as... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"disaster": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:dis·as·ter

Accent principal

dis-AS-ter(dis · as · ter)○ ● ○

Stress in "disaster" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzæstər⁄

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Syllabesdis·as·ter

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weddings. Her last wedding was a disaster as well. So we'll have to see what happens on this one, but it's very very dramatic. what happens on this one, but it's very

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How many syllables in "disaster"?: "disaster" has 3 syllabes (dis - as - ter).
How to divide "disaster"?: "disaster" divides into 3 parts: dis · as · ter.
Where is the stress in "disaster"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "disaster"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... as... ter) and listen on SayItVid.