How many syllables in "discipline"?

"discipline" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - ci - pline).

How to divide "discipline"?

"discipline" divides into 3 parts: dis · ci · pline.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... ci... pline) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"discipline": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·ci·pline

Hoofdklemtoon

DIS-ci-pline(dis · ci · pline)● ○ ○

Stress in "discipline" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

Lettergrependis·ci·pline

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5:11

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