How many syllables in insistent?

Syllables in insistent

3

in·sis·tent

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

How to say insistent

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
3 syllables, in-SIS-tent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say insistent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, sis, tent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in insistent?
Insistent has three syllables.
How do you divide insistent into syllables?
Insistent divides as in-sis-tent.
Which syllable is stressed in insistent?
The second syllable (in-SIS-tent).

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