How many syllables in disadvantage?

Syllables in disadvantage

4

dis·ad·van·tage

Disadvantage has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say disadvantage

Said as /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/4 syllables, dis-ad-VAN-tage · da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌdɪsədˈvænɪdʒ/4 syllables, dis-ad-VAN-tage · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say disadvantage slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, ad, van, tage. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in disadvantage?
Disadvantage has four syllables.
How do you divide disadvantage into syllables?
Disadvantage divides as dis-ad-van-tage.
Which syllable is stressed in disadvantage?
The third syllable (dis-ad-VAN-tage).

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