How many syllables in "significant"?

"significant" has 4 sílabas (sig - nif - i - cant).

How to divide "significant"?

"significant" divides into 4 parts: sig · nif · i · cant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sig... nif... i... cant) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"significant": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:sig·nif·i·cant

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sig-NIF-i-cant(sig · nif · i · cant)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "significant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt⁄

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How many syllables in "significant"?: "significant" has 4 sílabas (sig - nif - i - cant).
How to divide "significant"?: "significant" divides into 4 parts: sig · nif · i · cant.
Where is the stress in "significant"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "significant"?: Say each syllable slowly (sig... nif... i... cant) and listen on SayItVid.