How many syllables in superintendent?
Syllables in superintendent
5
su·per·in·ten·dent
Superintendent has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.
How to say superintendent
| Said as /ˌsupɚənˈtɛndənt/ | 5 syllables, su-per-in-TEN-dent · da-da-da-DUM-da |
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| Said as /ˌsupɚɪnˈtɛndənt/ | 5 syllables, su-per-in-TEN-dent · da-da-da-DUM-da |
| Stress | Fourth syllable |
| Letters | 14 |
To count it yourself, say superintendent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: su, per, in, ten, dent. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with superintendent
- independent
- dependent
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- attendant
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- descendant
- transcendent
- ascendant
- resplendent
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Questions
- How many syllables are in superintendent?
- Superintendent has five syllables.
- How do you divide superintendent into syllables?
- Superintendent divides as su-per-in-ten-dent.
- Which syllable is stressed in superintendent?
- The fourth syllable (su-per-in-TEN-dent).