How many syllables in "desires"?

"desires" has 2 lettergrepen (de - sires).

How to divide "desires"?

"desires" divides into 2 parts: de · sires.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"desires": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·sires

Hoofdklemtoon

de-SIRES(de · sires)○ ●

Stress in "desires" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzaɪərz⁄

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IPAdɪˈzaɪərz

Lettergrepende·sires

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