How many syllables in "incumbency"?

"incumbency" has 4 lettergrepen (in - cum - ben - cy).

How to divide "incumbency"?

"incumbency" divides into 4 parts: in · cum · ben · cy.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"incumbency": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·cum·ben·cy

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in-CUM-ben-cy(in · cum · ben · cy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "incumbency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkʌmbənsi⁄

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IPAɪnˈkʌmbənsi

Lettergrepenin·cum·ben·cy

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big change of norms in that Precinct I think it probably would just be incumbency but um but I'm really excited to look at that data I that yeah would love it if they would just implement this Statewide and just

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