How many syllables in inherent?

Syllables in inherent

3

in·her·ent

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

How to say inherent

Said as /ɪnˈhɪɹənt/3 syllables, in-HER-ent · da-DUM-da
Said as /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/3 syllables, in-HER-ent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say inherent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, her, ent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in inherent?
Inherent has three syllables.
How do you divide inherent into syllables?
Inherent divides as in-her-ent.
Which syllable is stressed in inherent?
The second syllable (in-HER-ent).

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