How many syllables in "complacent"?

"complacent" has 3 silben (com - pla - cent).

How to divide "complacent"?

"complacent" divides into 3 parts: com · pla · cent.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (com... pla... cent) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Silben

"complacent": 3 silben.

Silben:com·pla·cent

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com-PLA-cent(com · pla · cent)○ ● ○

Stress in "complacent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpleɪ.sənt⁄

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How many syllables in "complacent"?: "complacent" has 3 silben (com - pla - cent).
How to divide "complacent"?: "complacent" divides into 3 parts: com · pla · cent.
Where is the stress in "complacent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "complacent"?: Say each syllable slowly (com... pla... cent) and listen on SayItVid.