How many syllables does ditches have?
The word ditches has two syllables. The syllables of the word are ditch-es.
In the word posthumous which syllable has the primary accent?
The first syllable of the word "posthumous" (i.e., "pos") is stressed.
How many syllables are in piteous?
About piteous, which means " having pity, being merciful": 1. Three syllables; 2. Archaic word, out of current circulation except 3. only used by people who also say beauteous; 4. avoid it.