How many syllables in insufficient?
Syllables in insufficient
4
in·suf·fi·cient
Insufficient has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say insufficient
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ 4 syllables, in-suf-FI-cient · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say insufficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, suf, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in insufficient?
- Insufficient has four syllables.
- How do you divide insufficient into syllables?
- Insufficient divides as in-suf-fi-cient.
- Which syllable is stressed in insufficient?
- The third syllable (in-suf-FI-cient).