How many syllables in "inhabitant"?

"inhabitant" has 4 lettergrepen (in - hab - i - tant).

How to divide "inhabitant"?

"inhabitant" divides into 4 parts: in · hab · i · tant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... hab... i... tant) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"inhabitant": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·hab·i·tant

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in-HAB-i-tant(in · hab · i · tant)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "inhabitant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt⁄

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IPAɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt

Lettergrepenin·hab·i·tant

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