How many syllables in "indecently"?

"indecently" has 4 lettergrepen (in - de - cen - tly).

How to divide "indecently"?

"indecently" divides into 4 parts: in · de · cen · tly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... de... cen... tly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"indecently": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·de·cen·tly

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IN-de-cen-tly(in · de · cen · tly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "indecently" falls on 1st syllable.

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