How many syllables in clandestine?
Syllables in clandestine
3
clan·des·tine
Clandestine has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say clandestine
| Pronunciation | /klænˈdɛstɪn/ 3 syllables, clan-DES-tine · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say clandestine slowly and listen for each vowel sound: clan, des, tine. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with clandestine
- intestine
- progestin
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Questions
- How many syllables are in clandestine?
- Clandestine has three syllables.
- How do you divide clandestine into syllables?
- Clandestine divides as clan-des-tine.
- Which syllable is stressed in clandestine?
- The second syllable (clan-DES-tine).