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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pute
  • 7 letters
Syllables
dis-pute: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-PUTE.
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈpjut/ 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-pute.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide dispute into syllables?

dispute divides as dis-pute. dis-pute: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in dispute?

Dispute has 2 syllables (dis-pute).

Which syllable is stressed in dispute?

The stressed syllable in dispute is pute. The 2nd syllable is stressed: dis-PUTE.

How do you pronounce dispute?

/dɪsˈpjut/ in American English.