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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable ten
  • 14 letters
Syllables
su-per-in-ten-dent: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 4th syllable is stressed: su-per-in-TEN-dent. Lighter (secondary) stress on su.
Pronunciation
/ˌsupɚənˈtɛndənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (4th of 5), 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 su-perintendent, super-intendent, superin-tendent, superinten-dent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide superintendent into syllables?

superintendent divides as su-per-in-ten-dent. su-per-in-ten-dent: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in superintendent?

Superintendent has 5 syllables (su-per-in-ten-dent).

Which syllable is stressed in superintendent?

The stressed syllable in superintendent is ten. The 4th syllable is stressed: su-per-in-TEN-dent. Lighter (secondary) stress on su.

How do you pronounce superintendent?

/ˌsupɚənˈtɛndənt/ in American English.