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discussed

2 syllables
stressed syllable cussed
9 letters

Syllables: dis-cussed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-CUSSED.
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌst/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as dis-cussed.

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How do you divide discussed into syllables?

discussed divides as dis-cussed. dis-cussed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in discussed?

Discussed has 2 syllables (dis-cussed).

Which syllable is stressed in discussed?

The stressed syllable in discussed is cussed. The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-CUSSED.

How do you pronounce discussed?

/dɪsˈkʌst/ in American English.