How many syllables in "belligerent"?

"belligerent" has 4 sílabas (bel - lig - er - ent).

How to divide "belligerent"?

"belligerent" divides into 4 parts: bel · lig · er · ent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bel... lig... er... ent) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"belligerent": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:bel·lig·er·ent

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bel-LIG-er-ent(bel · lig · er · ent)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "belligerent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈlɪdʒərənt⁄

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