How many syllables in proposes?

Syllables in proposes

3

pro·pos·es

Proposes has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say proposes

Pronunciation/pɹəˈpoʊzɪz/
3 syllables, pro-POS-es · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say proposes slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, pos, es. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with proposes

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Questions

How many syllables are in proposes?
Proposes has three syllables.
How do you divide proposes into syllables?
Proposes divides as pro-pos-es.
Which syllable is stressed in proposes?
The second syllable (pro-POS-es).

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