How many syllables in "pearlescent"?

"pearlescent" has 3 lettergrepen (pear - le - scent).

How to divide "pearlescent"?

"pearlescent" divides into 3 parts: pear · le · scent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"pearlescent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pear·le·scent

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pear-LE-scent(pear · le · scent)○ ● ○

Stress in "pearlescent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈlɛsənt⁄

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IPApərˈlɛsənt

Lettergrepenpear·le·scent

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