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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable nif
  • 11 letters
Syllables
mag-nif-i-cent: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: mag-NIF-i-cent.
Pronunciation
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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 mag-nificent, magnif-icent, magnifi-cent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide magnificent into syllables?

magnificent divides as mag-nif-i-cent. mag-nif-i-cent: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in magnificent?

Magnificent has 4 syllables (mag-nif-i-cent).

Which syllable is stressed in magnificent?

The stressed syllable in magnificent is nif. The 2nd syllable is stressed: mag-NIF-i-cent.

How do you pronounce magnificent?

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ in American English.