How many syllables in "discontinuous"?

"discontinuous" has 5 sílabas (di - scon - ti - nu - ous).

How to divide "discontinuous"?

"discontinuous" divides into 5 parts: di · scon · ti · nu · ous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... scon... ti... nu... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sílabas

"discontinuous": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:di·scon·ti·nu·ous

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DI-scon-ti-nu-ous(di · scon · ti · nu · ous)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "discontinuous" falls on 1st syllable.

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How many syllables in "discontinuous"?: "discontinuous" has 5 sílabas (di - scon - ti - nu - ous).
How to divide "discontinuous"?: "discontinuous" divides into 5 parts: di · scon · ti · nu · ous.
Where is the stress in "discontinuous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "discontinuous"?: Say each syllable slowly (di... scon... ti... nu... ous) and listen on SayItVid.