How many syllables in "insufficient"?

"insufficient" has 4 syllabes (in - suf - fi - cient).

How to divide "insufficient"?

"insufficient" divides into 4 parts: in · suf · fi · cient.

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

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Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"insufficient": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:in·suf·fi·cient

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in-suf-FI-cient(in · suf · fi · cient)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "insufficient" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt⁄

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Syllabesin·suf·fi·cient

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How many syllables in "insufficient"?: "insufficient" has 4 syllabes (in - suf - fi - cient).
How to divide "insufficient"?: "insufficient" divides into 4 parts: in · suf · fi · cient.
Where is the stress in "insufficient"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "insufficient"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... suf... fi... cient) and listen on SayItVid.