How many syllables in proficient?
Syllables in proficient
3
pro·fi·cient
Proficient has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say proficient
| Pronunciation | /pɹɑˈfɪʃənt/ 3 syllables, pro-FI-cient · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say proficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in proficient?
- Proficient has three syllables.
- How do you divide proficient into syllables?
- Proficient divides as pro-fi-cient.
- Which syllable is stressed in proficient?
- The second syllable (pro-FI-cient).