How many syllables in disdain?

Syllables in disdain

2

dis·dain

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

How to say disdain

Pronunciation/dɪsˈdeɪn/
2 syllables, dis-DAIN · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say disdain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, dain. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in disdain?
Disdain has two syllables.
How do you divide disdain into syllables?
Disdain divides as dis-dain.
Which syllable is stressed in disdain?
The second syllable (dis-DAIN).

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