How many syllables in "sapient"?

"sapient" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - pient).

How to divide "sapient"?

"sapient" divides into 2 parts: sa · pient.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sapient": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·pient

Hoofdklemtoon

SA-pient(sa · pient)● ○

Stress in "sapient" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪ.pi.ənt⁄

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IPAˈseɪ.pi.ənt

Lettergrepensa·pient

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