How many syllables in "antecedent"?

"antecedent" has 4 sílabas (an - te - ce - dent).

How to divide "antecedent"?

"antecedent" divides into 4 parts: an · te · ce · dent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (an... te... ce... dent) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"antecedent": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:an·te·ce·dent

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an-te-CE-dent(an · te · ce · dent)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "antecedent" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæn.təˈsiː.dənt⁄

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How many syllables in "antecedent"?: "antecedent" has 4 sílabas (an - te - ce - dent).
How to divide "antecedent"?: "antecedent" divides into 4 parts: an · te · ce · dent.
Where is the stress in "antecedent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "antecedent"?: Say each syllable slowly (an... te... ce... dent) and listen on SayItVid.