How many syllables in "pensaient"?

"pensaient" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - saient).

How to divide "pensaient"?

"pensaient" divides into 2 parts: pen · saient.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pensaient": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·saient

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pen-SAIENT(pen · saient)○ ●

Stress in "pensaient" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɑ̃ˈse⁄

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How many syllables in "pensaient"?: "pensaient" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - saient).
How to divide "pensaient"?: "pensaient" divides into 2 parts: pen · saient.
Where is the stress in "pensaient"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pensaient"?: Say each syllable slowly (pen... saient) and listen on SayItVid.