How many syllables in "benevolence"?

"benevolence" has 4 sílabas (be - nev - o - lence).

How to divide "benevolence"?

"benevolence" divides into 4 parts: be · nev · o · lence.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (be... nev... o... lence) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"benevolence": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:be·nev·o·lence

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be-NEV-o-lence(be · nev · o · lence)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "benevolence" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns⁄

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Sílabasbe·nev·o·lence

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"The beggars are the ones who are dependent only upon benevolence." But then he qualifies it, he says, "But even for the beggar it is not quite true." Right? But then he qualifies it, he says, "But even for the

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How many syllables in "benevolence"?: "benevolence" has 4 sílabas (be - nev - o - lence).
How to divide "benevolence"?: "benevolence" divides into 4 parts: be · nev · o · lence.
Where is the stress in "benevolence"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "benevolence"?: Say each syllable slowly (be... nev... o... lence) and listen on SayItVid.