How many syllables in "disallowed"?

"disallowed" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - al - lowed).

How to divide "disallowed"?

"disallowed" divides into 3 parts: dis · al · lowed.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... al... lowed) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"disallowed": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·al·lowed

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-al-LOWED(dis · al · lowed)○ ○ ●

Stress in "disallowed" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊd⁄

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IPAˌdɪs.əˈlaʊd

Lettergrependis·al·lowed

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How many syllables in "disallowed"?: "disallowed" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - al - lowed).
How to divide "disallowed"?: "disallowed" divides into 3 parts: dis · al · lowed.
Where is the stress in "disallowed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "disallowed"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... al... lowed) and listen on SayItVid.