How many syllables in dead?

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dead

Syllables: dead has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /dɛd/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with dead

How do you divide dead into syllables?

dead divides as dead. dead has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in dead?

Dead has 1 syllable (dead).

Which syllable is stressed in dead?

The stressed syllable in dead is dead. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce dead?

/dɛd/ in American English.