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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pose
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pro-pose: 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: pro-POSE.
Pronunciation
/prəˈpoʊz/ 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 pro-pose.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide propose into syllables?

propose divides as pro-pose. pro-pose: 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 propose?

Propose has 2 syllables (pro-pose).

Which syllable is stressed in propose?

The stressed syllable in propose is pose. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-POSE.

How do you pronounce propose?

/prəˈpoʊz/ in American English.