How many syllables in "obsolescent"?

"obsolescent" has 4 syllabes (ob - so - les - cent).

How to divide "obsolescent"?

"obsolescent" divides into 4 parts: ob · so · les · cent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... so... les... cent) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"obsolescent": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ob·so·les·cent

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ob-so-LES-cent(ob · so · les · cent)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "obsolescent" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɒbsəˈlɛsənt⁄

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Syllabesob·so·les·cent

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