How many syllables in incandescent?

Syllables in incandescent

4

in·can·des·cent

Incandescent has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say incandescent

Pronunciation/ˌɪnkənˈdɛsənt/
4 syllables, in-can-DES-cent · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say incandescent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, can, des, cent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in incandescent?
Incandescent has four syllables.
How do you divide incandescent into syllables?
Incandescent divides as in-can-des-cent.
Which syllable is stressed in incandescent?
The third syllable (in-can-DES-cent).

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