How many syllables in "expectant"?

"expectant" has 3 silben (ex - pec - tant).

How to divide "expectant"?

"expectant" divides into 3 parts: ex · pec · tant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... pec... tant) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Silben

"expectant": 3 silben.

Silben:ex·pec·tant

Hauptbetonung

ex-PEC-tant(ex · pec · tant)○ ● ○

Stress in "expectant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈspɛktənt⁄

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