How many syllables in "afferent"?

"afferent" has 3 lettergrepen (af - fer - ent).

How to divide "afferent"?

"afferent" divides into 3 parts: af · fer · ent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (af... fer... ent) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"afferent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:af·fer·ent

Hoofdklemtoon

AF-fer-ent(af · fer · ent)● ○ ○

Stress in "afferent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæf.ər.ənt⁄

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IPAˈæf.ər.ənt

Lettergrepenaf·fer·ent

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