How many syllables in "incandescent"?

"incandescent" has 4 음절 (in - can - des - cent).

How to divide "incandescent"?

"incandescent" divides into 4 parts: in · can · des · cent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... can... des... cent) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"incandescent": 4 음절.

음절:in·can·des·cent

제1강세

in-can-DES-cent(in · can · des · cent)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "incandescent" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt⁄

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IPAˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt

음절in·can·des·cent

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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