How many syllables in incandescent?
Syllables in incandescent
4
in·can·des·cent
Incandescent has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say incandescent
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnkənˈdɛsənt/ 4 syllables, in-can-DES-cent · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say incandescent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, can, des, cent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with incandescent
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- convalescent
- depressant
- effervescent
- luminescent
- quiescent
- suppressant
- evanescent
- obsolescent
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Questions
- How many syllables are in incandescent?
- Incandescent has four syllables.
- How do you divide incandescent into syllables?
- Incandescent divides as in-can-des-cent.
- Which syllable is stressed in incandescent?
- The third syllable (in-can-DES-cent).