How do you divide independent into syllables?

Independent divides as in-de-pen-dent.

Which syllable is stressed in independent?

The third syllable (in-de-PEN-dent).

Syllables in independent

in·de·pen·dent

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

Pronunciation	/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ 4 syllables, in-de-PEN-dent · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say independent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, de, pen, dent. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in independent?: Independent has four syllables.
How do you divide independent into syllables?: Independent divides as in-de-pen-dent.
Which syllable is stressed in independent?: The third syllable (in-de-PEN-dent).