How many syllables in "dervish"?

"dervish" has 2 lettergrepen (der - vish).

How to divide "dervish"?

"dervish" divides into 2 parts: der · vish.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"dervish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:der·vish

Hoofdklemtoon

DER-vish(der · vish)● ○

Stress in "dervish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɜːr.vɪʃ⁄

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