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cigarette

3 syllables
stressed syllable rette
9 letters

Syllables: cig-a-rette: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable: The 3rd syllable is stressed: cig-a-RETTE. Lighter (secondary) stress on cig.
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪɡɚˈɛt/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), 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 cig-arette, ciga-rette.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cigarette into syllables?

cigarette divides as cig-a-rette. cig-a-rette: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in cigarette?

Cigarette has 3 syllables (cig-a-rette).

Which syllable is stressed in cigarette?

The stressed syllable in cigarette is rette. The 3rd syllable is stressed: cig-a-RETTE. Lighter (secondary) stress on cig.

How do you pronounce cigarette?

/ˌsɪɡɚˈɛt/ in American English.