How many syllables in tendency?
Syllables in tendency
3
ten·den·cy
Tendency has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say tendency
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛndənsi/ 3 syllables, TEN-den-cy · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say tendency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ten, den, cy. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with tendency
- dependency
- ascendancy
- ascendency
Questions
- How many syllables are in tendency?
- Tendency has three syllables.
- How do you divide tendency into syllables?
- Tendency divides as ten-den-cy.
- Which syllable is stressed in tendency?
- The first syllable (TEN-den-cy).