How many syllables in "sufficient"?

"sufficient" has 3 lettergrepen (suf - fi - cient).

How to divide "sufficient"?

"sufficient" divides into 3 parts: suf · fi · cient.

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

Say each syllable slowly (suf... fi... cient) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"sufficient": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:suf·fi·cient

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suf-FI-cient(suf · fi · cient)○ ● ○

Stress in "sufficient" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈfɪʃənt⁄

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Lettergrepensuf·fi·cient

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