How many syllables in clandestine?

Syllables in clandestine

3

clan·des·tine

Clandestine has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say clandestine

Pronunciation/klænˈdɛstɪn/
3 syllables, clan-DES-tine · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say clandestine slowly and listen for each vowel sound: clan, des, tine. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in clandestine?
Clandestine has three syllables.
How do you divide clandestine into syllables?
Clandestine divides as clan-des-tine.
Which syllable is stressed in clandestine?
The second syllable (clan-DES-tine).

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