How many syllables in penance?

Syllables in penance

2

penance

Penance has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say penance

Pronunciation/ˈpɛnəns/
2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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Questions

How many syllables are in penance?
Penance has two syllables.
How do you divide penance into syllables?
Penance is said as /ˈpɛnəns/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in penance?
The first syllable.

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