How many syllables in ingenious?

Syllables in ingenious

3

in·ge·nious

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

How to say ingenious

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈdʒinjəs/
3 syllables, in-GE-nious · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say ingenious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ge, nious. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ingenious?
Ingenious has three syllables.
How do you divide ingenious into syllables?
Ingenious divides as in-ge-nious.
Which syllable is stressed in ingenious?
The second syllable (in-GE-nious).

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