How many syllables in "distress"?

"distress" has 2 sylaby (dis - tress).

How to divide "distress"?

"distress" divides into 2 parts: dis · tress.

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

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

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2 Sylaby

"distress": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:dis·tress

Główny akcent

dis-TRESS(dis · tress)○ ●

Stress in "distress" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstrɛs⁄

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Sylabydis·tress

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