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derecho

The # of syllables in derecho can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/derecho .

How many syllables in derecho?

3 syllables

Divide derecho into syllables: de-re-cho
Stressed syllable in derecho: de-re-cho
How to say derecho:

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