How many syllables in adherence?

Syllables in adherence

3

ad·her·ence

Adherence has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say adherence

Pronunciation/ədˈhɪɹəns/
3 syllables, ad-HER-ence · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say adherence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ad, her, ence. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in adherence?
Adherence has three syllables.
How do you divide adherence into syllables?
Adherence divides as ad-her-ence.
Which syllable is stressed in adherence?
The second syllable (ad-HER-ence).

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