How many syllables in "clandestine"?

"clandestine" has 3 sílabas (clan - des - tine).

How to divide "clandestine"?

"clandestine" divides into 3 parts: clan · des · tine.

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

Say each syllable slowly (clan... des... tine) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"clandestine": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:clan·des·tine

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clan-DES-tine(clan · des · tine)○ ● ○

Stress in "clandestine" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄klænˈdɛstɪn⁄

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Sílabasclan·des·tine

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