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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable prom
  • 9 letters
Syllables
prom-i-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PROM-i-nent.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑmənənt/ 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 prom-inent, promi-nent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide prominent into syllables?

prominent divides as prom-i-nent. prom-i-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in prominent?

Prominent has 3 syllables (prom-i-nent).

Which syllable is stressed in prominent?

The stressed syllable in prominent is prom. The 1st syllable is stressed: PROM-i-nent.

How do you pronounce prominent?

/ˈprɑmənənt/ in American English.