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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable pres
  • 9 letters
Syllables
pres-i-dent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRES-i-dent. Lighter (secondary) stress on dent.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛzəˌdɛnt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), 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 pres-ident, presi-dent.

Words that rhyme with president

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide president into syllables?

president divides as pres-i-dent. pres-i-dent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in president?

President has 3 syllables (pres-i-dent).

Which syllable is stressed in president?

The stressed syllable in president is pres. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRES-i-dent. Lighter (secondary) stress on dent.

How do you pronounce president?

/ˈprɛzəˌdɛnt/ in American English.