How many syllables in "ascent"?

"ascent" has 2 lettergrepen (as - cent).

How to divide "ascent"?

"ascent" divides into 2 parts: as · cent.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ascent": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·cent

Hoofdklemtoon

as-CENT(as · cent)○ ●

Stress in "ascent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɛnt⁄

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IPAəˈsɛnt

Lettergrepenas·cent

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How many syllables in "ascent"?: "ascent" has 2 lettergrepen (as - cent).
How to divide "ascent"?: "ascent" divides into 2 parts: as · cent.
Where is the stress in "ascent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ascent"?: Say each syllable slowly (as... cent) and listen on SayItVid.