How many syllables in recent?

Syllables in recent

2

re·cent

Recent has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say recent

Pronunciation/ˈɹisənt/
2 syllables, RE-cent · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with recent

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Questions

How many syllables are in recent?
Recent has two syllables.
How do you divide recent into syllables?
Recent divides as re-cent.
Which syllable is stressed in recent?
The first syllable (RE-cent).

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