How many syllables in "ascendency"?

"ascendency" has 4 lettergrepen (as - cen - den - cy).

How to divide "ascendency"?

"ascendency" divides into 4 parts: as · cen · den · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (as... cen... den... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"ascendency": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·cen·den·cy

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as-CEN-den-cy(as · cen · den · cy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "ascendency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɛn.dən.si⁄

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IPAəˈsɛn.dən.si

Lettergrepenas·cen·den·cy

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