How many syllables in detour?

Syllables in detour

2

de·tour

Detour has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say detour

Said as /dɪˈtʊɹ/2 syllables, de-TOUR · da-DUM
Said as /ˈditʊɹ/2 syllables, DE-tour · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say detour slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tour. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with detour

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Questions

How many syllables are in detour?
Detour has two syllables.
How do you divide detour into syllables?
Detour divides as de-tour.
Which syllable is stressed in detour?
The second syllable (de-TOUR).

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