How many syllables in mistress?

Syllables in mistress

2

mis·tress

Mistress has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mistress

Pronunciation/ˈmɪstɹəs/
2 syllables, MIS-tress · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mistress slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, tress. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mistress?
Mistress has two syllables.
How do you divide mistress into syllables?
Mistress divides as mis-tress.
Which syllable is stressed in mistress?
The first syllable (MIS-tress).

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