How many syllables in "discard"?

"discard" has 2 lettergrepen (dis - card).

How to divide "discard"?

"discard" divides into 2 parts: dis · card.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"discard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·card

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-CARD(dis · card)○ ●

Stress in "discard" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈkɑːrd⁄

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IPAdɪsˈkɑːrd

Lettergrependis·card

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I'm gonna put it in the bin I might discard it in the bin I might put it in the bin chuck it in the bin throw it in the bin chuck it in the bin throw it in

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