How many syllables in "sextant"?

"sextant" has 2 sílabas (sex - tant).

How to divide "sextant"?

"sextant" divides into 2 parts: sex · tant.

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

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Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"sextant": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:sex·tant

Acento principal

SEX-tant(sex · tant)● ○

Stress in "sextant" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛk.stənt⁄

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How many syllables in "sextant"?: "sextant" has 2 sílabas (sex - tant).
How to divide "sextant"?: "sextant" divides into 2 parts: sex · tant.
Where is the stress in "sextant"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sextant"?: Say each syllable slowly (sex... tant) and listen on SayItVid.