discourse

How many syllables in discourse?

  2 syllables

Divide discourse into syllables:   dis-course
Stressed syllable in discourse:   dis-course
How to say discourse:

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Synonyms for discourse


1 syllable
  • chat
  • talk
  • speech
2 syllables
  • address
  • opine
  • sermon
  • treatise
  • column
  • orate
  • speaking
3 syllables
  • diatribe
  • homily
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5 syllables
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