How many syllables in intercontinental?

Syllables in intercontinental

6

in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal

Intercontinental has six syllables. The stress falls on the fifth syllable.

How to say intercontinental

Pronunciation/ˌɪntɚˌkɑntəˈnɛntəl/
6 syllables, in-ter-con-ti-NEN-tal · da-da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFifth syllable
Letters16

To count it yourself, say intercontinental slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ter, con, ti, nen, tal. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in intercontinental?
Intercontinental has six syllables.
How do you divide intercontinental into syllables?
Intercontinental divides as in-ter-con-ti-nen-tal.
Which syllable is stressed in intercontinental?
The fifth syllable (in-ter-con-ti-NEN-tal).

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