How many syllables in "subcontinent"?

"subcontinent" has 4 lettergrepen (sub - con - ti - nent).

How to divide "subcontinent"?

"subcontinent" divides into 4 parts: sub · con · ti · nent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sub... con... ti... nent) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"subcontinent": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sub·con·ti·nent

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SUB-con-ti-nent(sub · con · ti · nent)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "subcontinent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsʌbˌkɒntɪnənt⁄

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IPAˈsʌbˌkɒntɪnənt

Lettergrepensub·con·ti·nent

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How many syllables in "subcontinent"?: "subcontinent" has 4 lettergrepen (sub - con - ti - nent).
How to divide "subcontinent"?: "subcontinent" divides into 4 parts: sub · con · ti · nent.
Where is the stress in "subcontinent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "subcontinent"?: Say each syllable slowly (sub... con... ti... nent) and listen on SayItVid.