How many syllables in department?

Syllables in department

3

de·part·ment

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

How to say department

Pronunciation/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
3 syllables, de-PART-ment · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

Words that rhyme with department

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Questions

How many syllables are in department?
Department has three syllables.
How do you divide department into syllables?
Department divides as de-part-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in department?
The second syllable (de-PART-ment).

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