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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable des
  • 7 letters
Syllables
des-ti-ny: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DES-ti-ny.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛstəni/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as des-tiny.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide destiny into syllables?

destiny divides as des-ti-ny. des-ti-ny: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in destiny?

Destiny has 3 syllables (des-ti-ny).

Which syllable is stressed in destiny?

The stressed syllable in destiny is des. The 1st syllable is stressed: DES-ti-ny.

How do you pronounce destiny?

/ˈdɛstəni/ in American English.