How many syllables in sufficient?
Syllables in sufficient
3
suf·fi·cient
Sufficient has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say sufficient
| Pronunciation | /səˈfɪʃənt/ 3 syllables, suf-FI-cient · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say sufficient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: suf, fi, cient. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in sufficient?
- Sufficient has three syllables.
- How do you divide sufficient into syllables?
- Sufficient divides as suf-fi-cient.
- Which syllable is stressed in sufficient?
- The second syllable (suf-FI-cient).