How many syllables in "covalent"?

"covalent" has 3 lettergrepen (co - va - lent).

How to divide "covalent"?

"covalent" divides into 3 parts: co · va · lent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (co... va... lent) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"covalent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:co·va·lent

Hoofdklemtoon

co-VA-lent(co · va · lent)○ ● ○

Stress in "covalent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄koʊˈveɪ.lənt⁄

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IPAkoʊˈveɪ.lənt

Lettergrepenco·va·lent

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