How many syllables in decides?

Syllables in decides

2

de·cides

Decides has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say decides

Pronunciation/ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
2 syllables, de-CIDES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say decides slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cides. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in decides?
Decides has two syllables.
How do you divide decides into syllables?
Decides divides as de-cides.
Which syllable is stressed in decides?
The second syllable (de-CIDES).

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