prudent

How many syllables in prudent?

  2 syllables

Divide prudent into syllables:   pru-dent
Stressed syllable in prudent:   pru-dent
How to pronounce prudent:   proo-dent
How to say prudent:

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1 syllable
  • safe
  • wise
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2 syllables
  • careful
  • discreet
  • skimping
  • cautious
  • frugal
  • thrifty
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