How many syllables in "prevalent"?

"prevalent" has 3 lettergrepen (prev - a - lent).

How to divide "prevalent"?

"prevalent" divides into 3 parts: prev · a · lent.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"prevalent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prev·a·lent

Hoofdklemtoon

PREV-a-lent(prev · a · lent)● ○ ○

Stress in "prevalent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛvə.lənt⁄

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IPAˈprɛvə.lənt

Lettergrepenprev·a·lent

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Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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