How many syllables in "penitencia"?

"penitencia" has 4 sílabas (pen - i - ten - cia).

How to divide "penitencia"?

"penitencia" divides into 4 parts: pen · i · ten · cia.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pen... i... ten... cia) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"penitencia": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:pen·i·ten·cia

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pen-i-TEN-cia(pen · i · ten · cia)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "penitencia" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɛn.ɪˈtɛn.ʃə⁄

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Sílabaspen·i·ten·cia

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