How many syllables in scientists?

Syllables in scientists

3 or 2

sci·en·tists

Scientists has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say scientists

Said as /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/3 syllables, SCI-en-tists · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈsaɪntɪsts/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say scientists slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sci, en, tists. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in scientists?
Scientists has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide scientists into syllables?
Scientists divides as sci-en-tists.
Which syllable is stressed in scientists?
The first syllable (SCI-en-tists).

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