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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable cov
  • 9 letters
Syllables
dis-cov-er-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 3 syllables (/dɪˈskʌvri/).
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-COV-er-y.
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkʌvɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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 dis-covery, discov-ery.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide discovery into syllables?

discovery divides as dis-cov-er-y. dis-cov-er-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 3 syllables (/dɪˈskʌvri/).

How many syllables are in discovery?

Discovery has 4 syllables (dis-cov-er-y).

Which syllable is stressed in discovery?

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

How do you pronounce discovery?

/dɪsˈkʌvɚi/ in American English.