How many syllables in residence?

Syllables in residence

3

res·i·dence

Residence has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say residence

Pronunciation/ˈɹɛzɪdəns/
3 syllables, RES-i-dence · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say residence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: res, i, dence. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with residence

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Questions

How many syllables are in residence?
Residence has three syllables.
How do you divide residence into syllables?
Residence divides as res-i-dence.
Which syllable is stressed in residence?
The first syllable (RES-i-dence).

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