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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cent
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ac-cent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ac-CENT.
Pronunciation
/əkˈsɛnt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ac-cent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide accent into syllables?

accent divides as ac-cent. ac-cent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in accent?

Accent has 2 syllables (ac-cent).

Which syllable is stressed in accent?

The stressed syllable in accent is cent. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ac-CENT.

How do you pronounce accent?

/əkˈsɛnt/ in American English.