How many syllables in "disinterested"?

"disinterested" has 5 lettergrepen (di - sin - te - re - sted).

How to divide "disinterested"?

"disinterested" divides into 5 parts: di · sin · te · re · sted.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... sin... te... re... sted) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"disinterested": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:di·sin·te·re·sted

Hoofdklemtoon

di-SIN-te-re-sted(di · sin · te · re · sted)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "disinterested" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd⁄

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IPAdɪsˈɪntrəstɪd

Lettergrependi·sin·te·re·sted

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How many syllables in "disinterested"?: "disinterested" has 5 lettergrepen (di - sin - te - re - sted).
How to divide "disinterested"?: "disinterested" divides into 5 parts: di · sin · te · re · sted.
Where is the stress in "disinterested"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "disinterested"?: Say each syllable slowly (di... sin... te... re... sted) and listen on SayItVid.