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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable el
  • 7 letters
Syllables
el-e-gant: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-e-gant.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛləɡənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as el-egant, ele-gant.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide elegant into syllables?

elegant divides as el-e-gant. el-e-gant: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in elegant?

Elegant has 3 syllables (el-e-gant).

Which syllable is stressed in elegant?

The stressed syllable in elegant is el. The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-e-gant.

How do you pronounce elegant?

/ˈɛləɡənt/ in American English.