How many syllables in "descends"?

"descends" has 2 sillabe (de - scends).

How to divide "descends"?

"descends" divides into 2 parts: de · scends.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... scends) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sillabe

"descends": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:de·scends

Accento primario

de-SCENDS(de · scends)○ ●

Stress in "descends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsɛndz⁄

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IPAdɪˈsɛndz

Sillabede·scends

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