How many syllables in deterrent?

Syllables in deterrent

3

de·ter·rent

Deterrent has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say deterrent

Pronunciation/dɪˈtɝɹənt/
3 syllables, de-TER-rent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say deterrent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, ter, rent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in deterrent?
Deterrent has three syllables.
How do you divide deterrent into syllables?
Deterrent divides as de-ter-rent.
Which syllable is stressed in deterrent?
The second syllable (de-TER-rent).

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