How many syllables in difference?

Syllables in difference

3 or 2

dif·fer·ence

Difference has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say difference

Said as /ˈdɪfɚəns/3 syllables, DIF-fer-ence · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈdɪfɹəns/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say difference slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dif, fer, ence. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in difference?
Difference has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide difference into syllables?
Difference divides as dif-fer-ence.
Which syllable is stressed in difference?
The first syllable (DIF-fer-ence).

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