How many syllables in dependent?
Syllables in dependent
3
de·pen·dent
Dependent has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say dependent
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈpɛndənt/ 3 syllables, de-PEN-dent · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say dependent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, pen, dent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with dependent
- independent
- defendant
- superintendent
- attendant
- pendant
- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- resplendent
- interdependent
- descendent
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Questions
- How many syllables are in dependent?
- Dependent has three syllables.
- How do you divide dependent into syllables?
- Dependent divides as de-pen-dent.
- Which syllable is stressed in dependent?
- The second syllable (de-PEN-dent).