How many syllables in "occident"?

"occident" has 3 lettergrepen (oc - ci - dent).

How to divide "occident"?

"occident" divides into 3 parts: oc · ci · dent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"occident": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oc·ci·dent

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OC-ci-dent(oc · ci · dent)● ○ ○

Stress in "occident" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒksɪdənt⁄

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IPAˈɒksɪdənt

Lettergrepenoc·ci·dent

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are an expert on art or on music and maybe you know. JOSÉ ANDRÉS: But there has not been a dialogue between Occident and China or Asia. and China or Asia.

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