How many syllables in "delinquency"?

"delinquency" has 4 lettergrepen (de - lin - quen - cy).

How to divide "delinquency"?

"delinquency" divides into 4 parts: de · lin · quen · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... lin... quen... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"delinquency": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·lin·quen·cy

Hoofdklemtoon

de-LIN-quen-cy(de · lin · quen · cy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "delinquency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi⁄

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IPAdɪˈlɪŋkwənsi

Lettergrepende·lin·quen·cy

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