How many syllables in deceased?
Syllables in deceased
2
de·ceased
Deceased has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deceased
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsist/ 2 syllables, de-CEASED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say deceased slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ceased. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with deceased
- least
- east
- released
- increased
- priest
- beast
- southeast
- northeast
- decreased
- feast
- ceased
- yeast
- leased
- greased
- pieced
- policed
Questions
- How many syllables are in deceased?
- Deceased has two syllables.
- How do you divide deceased into syllables?
- Deceased divides as de-ceased.
- Which syllable is stressed in deceased?
- The second syllable (de-CEASED).