How many syllables in "accidental"?

"accidental" has 4 lettergrepen (ac - ci - den - tal).

How to divide "accidental"?

"accidental" divides into 4 parts: ac · ci · den · tal.

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

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

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"accidental": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·ci·den·tal

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ac-ci-DEN-tal(ac · ci · den · tal)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "accidental" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl⁄

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IPAˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl

Lettergrepenac·ci·den·tal

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How many syllables in "accidental"?: "accidental" has 4 lettergrepen (ac - ci - den - tal).
How to divide "accidental"?: "accidental" divides into 4 parts: ac · ci · den · tal.
Where is the stress in "accidental"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "accidental"?: Say each syllable slowly (ac... ci... den... tal) and listen on SayItVid.