How many syllables in destitute?

Syllables in destitute

3

des·ti·tute

Destitute has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say destitute

Pronunciation/ˈdɛstəˌtut/
3 syllables, DES-ti-tute · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say destitute slowly and listen for each vowel sound: des, ti, tute. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with destitute

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Questions

How many syllables are in destitute?
Destitute has three syllables.
How do you divide destitute into syllables?
Destitute divides as des-ti-tute.
Which syllable is stressed in destitute?
The first syllable (DES-ti-tute).

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