How many syllables in "sentient"?

"sentient" has 2 lettergrepen (sen - tient).

How to divide "sentient"?

"sentient" divides into 2 parts: sen · tient.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sentient": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sen·tient

Hoofdklemtoon

SEN-tient(sen · tient)● ○

Stress in "sentient" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt⁄

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IPAˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt

Lettergrepensen·tient

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