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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable vi
  • 7 letters
Syllables
vi-o-lent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈvaɪlənt/).
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: VI-o-lent.
Pronunciation
/ˈvaɪələnt/ 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 vi-olent, vio-lent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide violent into syllables?

violent divides as vi-o-lent. vi-o-lent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈvaɪlənt/).

How many syllables are in violent?

Violent has 3 syllables (vi-o-lent).

Which syllable is stressed in violent?

The stressed syllable in violent is vi. The 1st syllable is stressed: VI-o-lent.

How do you pronounce violent?

/ˈvaɪələnt/ in American English.