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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable nif
  • 11 letters
Syllables
sig-nif-i-cant: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: sig-NIF-i-cant.
Pronunciation
/səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ 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 sig-nificant, signif-icant, signifi-cant.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide significant into syllables?

significant divides as sig-nif-i-cant. sig-nif-i-cant: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in significant?

Significant has 4 syllables (sig-nif-i-cant).

Which syllable is stressed in significant?

The stressed syllable in significant is nif. The 2nd syllable is stressed: sig-NIF-i-cant.

How do you pronounce significant?

/səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ in American English.