How many syllables in "important"?

"important" has 3 sílabas (im - por - tant).

How to divide "important"?

"important" divides into 3 parts: im · por · tant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tant) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"important": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:im·por·tant

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im-POR-tant(im · por · tant)○ ● ○

Stress in "important" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɔːr.tənt⁄

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