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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pres
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pres-ent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRES-ent.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛzənt/ 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 pres-ent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide present into syllables?

present divides as pres-ent. pres-ent: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in present?

Present has 2 syllables (pres-ent).

Which syllable is stressed in present?

The stressed syllable in present is pres. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRES-ent.

How do you pronounce present?

/ˈprɛzənt/ in American English.