How many syllables in "deserves"?

"deserves" has 2 lettergrepen (de - serves).

How to divide "deserves"?

"deserves" divides into 2 parts: de · serves.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"deserves": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·serves

Hoofdklemtoon

de-SERVES(de · serves)○ ●

Stress in "deserves" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzɜːrvz⁄

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Lettergrepende·serves

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