How many syllables in "abhorrent"?

"abhorrent" has 3 lettergrepen (ab - hor - rent).

How to divide "abhorrent"?

"abhorrent" divides into 3 parts: ab · hor · rent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"abhorrent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ab·hor·rent

Hoofdklemtoon

ab-HOR-rent(ab · hor · rent)○ ● ○

Stress in "abhorrent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈhɔː.rənt⁄

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IPAəbˈhɔː.rənt

Lettergrepenab·hor·rent

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