How many syllables in dwells?

There is 1 syllable in the word dwells.

How to pronounce dwells:

abide

abides

establish yourself

hang out

hangs around

lingers

live

lodge

quarter

remains

reside

rest

settle

sojourn

stay

stays

tarries

waits

advances

carries on

completes

finishes

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Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.

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