How many syllables in parent?

Syllables in parent

2

par·ent

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

How to say parent

Pronunciation/ˈpɛɹənt/
2 syllables, PAR-ent · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with parent

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Questions

How many syllables are in parent?
Parent has two syllables.
How do you divide parent into syllables?
Parent divides as par-ent.
Which syllable is stressed in parent?
The first syllable (PAR-ent).

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