How many syllables in "regent"?

"regent" has 2 lettergrepen (re - gent).

How to divide "regent"?

"regent" divides into 2 parts: re · gent.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"regent": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·gent

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RE-gent(re · gent)● ○

Stress in "regent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈriːdʒənt⁄

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IPAˈriːdʒənt

Lettergrepenre·gent

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