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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cov
  • 8 letters
Syllables
dis-cov-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-COV-er.
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as dis-cover.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide discover into syllables?

discover divides as dis-cov-er. dis-cov-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in discover?

Discover has 3 syllables (dis-cov-er).

Which syllable is stressed in discover?

The stressed syllable in discover is cov. The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-COV-er.

How do you pronounce discover?

/dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ in American English.