How many syllables in compromise?

Syllables in compromise

3

com·pro·mise

Compromise has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say compromise

Pronunciation/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
3 syllables, COM-pro-mise · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say compromise slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pro, mise. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with compromise

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Questions

How many syllables are in compromise?
Compromise has three syllables.
How do you divide compromise into syllables?
Compromise divides as com-pro-mise.
Which syllable is stressed in compromise?
The first syllable (COM-pro-mise).

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