How many syllables in "adolescent"?

"adolescent" has 4 음절 (ad - o - les - cent).

How to divide "adolescent"?

"adolescent" divides into 4 parts: ad · o · les · cent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ad... o... les... cent) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"adolescent": 4 음절.

음절:ad·o·les·cent

제1강세

ad-o-LES-cent(ad · o · les · cent)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "adolescent" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌædəˈlɛsənt⁄

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