How many syllables in "pentecost"?

"pentecost" has 3 syllabes (pen - te - cost).

How to divide "pentecost"?

"pentecost" divides into 3 parts: pen · te · cost.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pen... te... cost) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"pentecost": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pen·te·cost

Accent principal

PEN-te-cost(pen · te · cost)● ○ ○

Stress in "pentecost" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛntɪˌkɒst⁄

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IPAˈpɛntɪˌkɒst

Syllabespen·te·cost

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