How many syllables in accent?

Syllables in accent

2

ac·cent

Accent has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say accent

Said as /əkˈsɛnt/2 syllables, ac-CENT · da-DUM
Said as /ˈækˌsɛnt/2 syllables, AC-cent · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say accent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, cent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with accent

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Questions

How many syllables are in accent?
Accent has two syllables.
How do you divide accent into syllables?
Accent divides as ac-cent.
Which syllable is stressed in accent?
The second syllable (ac-CENT).

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