How many syllables in descend?

Syllables in descend

2

de·scend

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

How to say descend

Pronunciation/dɪˈsɛnd/
2 syllables, de-SCEND · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with descend

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Questions

How many syllables are in descend?
Descend has two syllables.
How do you divide descend into syllables?
Descend divides as de-scend.
Which syllable is stressed in descend?
The second syllable (de-SCEND).

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