How many syllables in "deserved"?

"deserved" has 2 lettergrepen (de - served).

How to divide "deserved"?

"deserved" divides into 2 parts: de · served.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"deserved": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·served

Hoofdklemtoon

de-SERVED(de · served)○ ●

Stress in "deserved" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzɜːrvd⁄

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IPAdɪˈzɜːrvd

Lettergrepende·served

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