How many syllables in ascent?

Syllables in ascent

2

as·cent

Ascent has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say ascent

Pronunciation/əˈsɛnt/
2 syllables, as-CENT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say ascent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: as, cent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with ascent

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Questions

How many syllables are in ascent?
Ascent has two syllables.
How do you divide ascent into syllables?
Ascent divides as as-cent.
Which syllable is stressed in ascent?
The second syllable (as-CENT).

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