How many syllables in disastrous?

Syllables in disastrous

3

dis·as·trous

Disastrous has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say disastrous

Pronunciation/dɪˈzæstɹəs/
3 syllables, dis-AS-trous · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say disastrous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, as, trous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in disastrous?
Disastrous has three syllables.
How do you divide disastrous into syllables?
Disastrous divides as dis-as-trous.
Which syllable is stressed in disastrous?
The second syllable (dis-AS-trous).

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