How many syllables in deacon?

Syllables in deacon

2

dea·con

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

How to say deacon

Pronunciation/ˈdikən/
2 syllables, DEA-con · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say deacon slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dea, con. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in deacon?
Deacon has two syllables.
How do you divide deacon into syllables?
Deacon divides as dea-con.
Which syllable is stressed in deacon?
The first syllable (DEA-con).

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