How many syllables in "docent"?

"docent" has 2 lettergrepen (do - cent).

How to divide "docent"?

"docent" divides into 2 parts: do · cent.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"docent": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:do·cent

Hoofdklemtoon

DO-cent(do · cent)● ○

Stress in "docent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdoʊ.sənt⁄

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IPAˈdoʊ.sənt

Lettergrependo·cent

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minutes this could I didn't stage this this couldn't have been better now I need a docent to walk by okay and a greyhound and a Mastiff and we'll be all set okay so the uh the finches he missed so they were different they were

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