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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ex
  • 9 letters
Syllables
ex-cel-lent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EX-cel-lent.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛksələnt/ 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 ex-cellent, excel-lent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide excellent into syllables?

excellent divides as ex-cel-lent. ex-cel-lent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in excellent?

Excellent has 3 syllables (ex-cel-lent).

Which syllable is stressed in excellent?

The stressed syllable in excellent is ex. The 1st syllable is stressed: EX-cel-lent.

How do you pronounce excellent?

/ˈɛksələnt/ in American English.