derecho
nounHow many syllables in derecho?
There are 3 syllables in the word derecho.How to pronounce derecho:
Definition of derecho:
- derecho (noun):
- a large fast-moving complex of thunderstorms with powerful straight-line winds that cause widespread destruction
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Syllable Fun Fact
Stress-timed languages, such as English, are characterized by variability in syllable duration but a relatively constant time between stressed syllables.
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