How many syllables in "decadent"?

"decadent" has 3 syllabes (dec - a - dent).

How to divide "decadent"?

"decadent" divides into 3 parts: dec · a · dent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dec... a... dent) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"decadent": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:dec·a·dent

Accent principal

DEC-a-dent(dec · a · dent)● ○ ○

Stress in "decadent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛk.ə.dənt⁄

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IPAˈdɛk.ə.dənt

Syllabesdec·a·dent

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