How many syllables in percent?

Syllables in percent

2

per·cent

Percent has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say percent

Pronunciation/pɚˈsɛnt/
2 syllables, per-CENT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say percent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, cent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with percent

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Questions

How many syllables are in percent?
Percent has two syllables.
How do you divide percent into syllables?
Percent divides as per-cent.
Which syllable is stressed in percent?
The second syllable (per-CENT).

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