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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tent
  • 6 letters
Syllables
in-tent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-TENT.
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnt/ 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 in-tent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide intent into syllables?

intent divides as in-tent. in-tent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in intent?

Intent has 2 syllables (in-tent).

Which syllable is stressed in intent?

The stressed syllable in intent is tent. The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-TENT.

How do you pronounce intent?

/ɪnˈtɛnt/ in American English.