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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable pend
  • 11 letters
Syllables
in-de-pend-ent: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-de-PEND-ent. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-dependent, inde-pendent, independ-ent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide independent into syllables?

independent divides as in-de-pend-ent. in-de-pend-ent: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in independent?

Independent has 4 syllables (in-de-pend-ent).

Which syllable is stressed in independent?

The stressed syllable in independent is pend. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-de-PEND-ent. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce independent?

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ in American English.