How many syllables in adolescent?

Syllables in adolescent

4

adolescent

Adolescent has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say adolescent

Said as /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/4 syllables · da-da-DUM-da
Said as /ˌædoʊˈlɛsənt/4 syllables · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

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Questions

How many syllables are in adolescent?
Adolescent has four syllables.
How do you divide adolescent into syllables?
Adolescent is said as /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/, with four beats.
Which syllable is stressed in adolescent?
The third syllable.

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