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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable preg
  • 8 letters
Syllables
preg-nant: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PREG-nant.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛɡnənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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 preg-nant.

Words that rhyme with pregnant

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide pregnant into syllables?

pregnant divides as preg-nant. preg-nant: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in pregnant?

Pregnant has 2 syllables (preg-nant).

Which syllable is stressed in pregnant?

The stressed syllable in pregnant is preg. The 1st syllable is stressed: PREG-nant.

How do you pronounce pregnant?

/ˈprɛɡnənt/ in American English.