How many syllables in desirable?

Syllables in desirable

4 or 5

desirable

Desirable has four syllables, or five when said slowly. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say desirable

Said as /dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/4 syllables · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /dɪˈzaɪɚəbəl/5 syllables · da-DUM-da-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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Questions

How many syllables are in desirable?
Desirable has four syllables, or five when said slowly.
How do you divide desirable into syllables?
Desirable is said as /dɪˈzaɪɹəbəl/, with four beats.
Which syllable is stressed in desirable?
The second syllable.

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