How many syllables in "penitent"?

"penitent" has 3 lettergrepen (pen - i - tent).

How to divide "penitent"?

"penitent" divides into 3 parts: pen · i · tent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pen... i... tent) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"penitent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·i·tent

Hoofdklemtoon

PEN-i-tent(pen · i · tent)● ○ ○

Stress in "penitent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt⁄

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IPAˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt

Lettergrepenpen·i·tent

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