How many syllables in "assistants"?

"assistants" has 3 lettergrepen (as - sis - tants).

How to divide "assistants"?

"assistants" divides into 3 parts: as · sis · tants.

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

Say each syllable slowly (as... sis... tants) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"assistants": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·sis·tants

Hoofdklemtoon

as-SIS-tants(as · sis · tants)○ ● ○

Stress in "assistants" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɪstənts⁄

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Lettergrepenas·sis·tants

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