How many syllables in urgent?

Syllables in urgent

2

ur·gent

Urgent has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say urgent

Pronunciation/ˈɝdʒənt/
2 syllables, UR-gent · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say urgent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ur, gent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with urgent

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Questions

How many syllables are in urgent?
Urgent has two syllables.
How do you divide urgent into syllables?
Urgent divides as ur-gent.
Which syllable is stressed in urgent?
The first syllable (UR-gent).

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