How many syllables in references?

Syllables in references

4 or 3

references

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

How to say references

Said as /ˈɹɛfɚənsɪz/4 syllables · DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˈɹɛfɹənsɪz/3 syllables, REF-er-ences · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

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Questions

How many syllables are in references?
References has four syllables, or three when said quickly.
How do you divide references into syllables?
References is said as /ˈɹɛfɚənsɪz/, with four beats.
Which syllable is stressed in references?
The first syllable.

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