How many syllables in "detergent"?

"detergent" has 3 lettergrepen (de - ter - gent).

How to divide "detergent"?

"detergent" divides into 3 parts: de · ter · gent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"detergent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·ter·gent

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de-TER-gent(de · ter · gent)○ ● ○

Stress in "detergent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt⁄

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IPAdɪˈtɜːrdʒənt

Lettergrepende·ter·gent

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