How many syllables in preserves?

Syllables in preserves

2

pre·serves

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

How to say preserves

Said as /pɹəˈzɝvz/2 syllables, pre-SERVES · da-DUM
Said as /pɹɪˈzɝvz/2 syllables, pre-SERVES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say preserves slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, serves. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with preserves

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Questions

How many syllables are in preserves?
Preserves has two syllables.
How do you divide preserves into syllables?
Preserves divides as pre-serves.
Which syllable is stressed in preserves?
The second syllable (pre-SERVES).

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