How many syllables in despair?
Syllables in despair
2
de·spair
Despair has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say despair
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈspɛɹ/ 2 syllables, de-SPAIR · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say despair slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, spair. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with despair
Questions
- How many syllables are in despair?
- Despair has two syllables.
- How do you divide despair into syllables?
- Despair divides as de-spair.
- Which syllable is stressed in despair?
- The second syllable (de-SPAIR).