How many syllables in "incessant"?

"incessant" has 3 lettergrepen (in - ces - sant).

How to divide "incessant"?

"incessant" divides into 3 parts: in · ces · sant.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"incessant": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ces·sant

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in-ces-SANT(in · ces · sant)○ ○ ●

Stress in "incessant" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈsɛsənt⁄

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Lettergrepenin·ces·sant

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