How many syllables in "prominent"?

"prominent" has 3 lettergrepen (prom - i - nent).

How to divide "prominent"?

"prominent" divides into 3 parts: prom · i · nent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prom... i... nent) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"prominent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prom·i·nent

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PROM-i-nent(prom · i · nent)● ○ ○

Stress in "prominent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt⁄

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IPAˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt

Lettergrepenprom·i·nent

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