How many syllables in "repellent"?

"repellent" has 3 syllabes (re - pel - lent).

How to divide "repellent"?

"repellent" divides into 3 parts: re · pel · lent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... pel... lent) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"repellent": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·pel·lent

Accent principal

re-PEL-lent(re · pel · lent)○ ● ○

Stress in "repellent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈpɛlənt⁄

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Syllabesre·pel·lent

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