How many syllables in "accident"?

"accident" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - ci - dent).

How to divide "accident"?

"accident" divides into 3 parts: ac · ci · dent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... ci... dent) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"accident": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·ci·dent

Hoofdklemtoon

AC-ci-dent(ac · ci · dent)● ○ ○

Stress in "accident" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæk.sɪ.dənt⁄

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IPAˈæk.sɪ.dənt

Lettergrepenac·ci·dent

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