How many syllables in important?

Syllables in important

3

im·por·tant

Important has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say important

Pronunciation/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
3 syllables, im-POR-tant · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say important slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, por, tant. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in important?
Important has three syllables.
How do you divide important into syllables?
Important divides as im-por-tant.
Which syllable is stressed in important?
The second syllable (im-POR-tant).

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