How many syllables in "incident"?

"incident" has 3 lettergrepen (in - ci - dent).

How to divide "incident"?

"incident" divides into 3 parts: in · ci · dent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"incident": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ci·dent

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IN-ci-dent(in · ci · dent)● ○ ○

Stress in "incident" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt⁄

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IPAˈɪn.sɪ.dənt

Lettergrepenin·ci·dent

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