How many syllables in "lenient"?

"lenient" has 3 lettergrepen (le - ni - ent).

How to divide "lenient"?

"lenient" divides into 3 parts: le · ni · ent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"lenient": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:le·ni·ent

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LE-ni-ent(le · ni · ent)● ○ ○

Stress in "lenient" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈliːniənt⁄

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IPAˈliːniənt

Lettergrepenle·ni·ent

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