How many syllables in despised?

Syllables in despised

2

de·spised

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

How to say despised

Pronunciation/dɪˈspaɪzd/
2 syllables, de-SPISED · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with despised

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Questions

How many syllables are in despised?
Despised has two syllables.
How do you divide despised into syllables?
Despised divides as de-spised.
Which syllable is stressed in despised?
The second syllable (de-SPISED).

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