How many syllables in distant?

Syllables in distant

2

dis·tant

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

How to say distant

Pronunciation/ˈdɪstənt/
2 syllables, DIS-tant · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in distant?
Distant has two syllables.
How do you divide distant into syllables?
Distant divides as dis-tant.
Which syllable is stressed in distant?
The first syllable (DIS-tant).

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