How many syllables in discourage?
Syllables in discourage
3
dis·cour·age
Discourage has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say discourage
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈskɝɪdʒ/ 3 syllables, dis-COUR-age · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say discourage slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, cour, age. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with discourage
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Questions
- How many syllables are in discourage?
- Discourage has three syllables.
- How do you divide discourage into syllables?
- Discourage divides as dis-cour-age.
- Which syllable is stressed in discourage?
- The second syllable (dis-COUR-age).