How many syllables in "sufficiency"?

"sufficiency" has 4 sílabas (suf - fi - cien - cy).

How to divide "sufficiency"?

"sufficiency" divides into 4 parts: suf · fi · cien · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (suf... fi... cien... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"sufficiency": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:suf·fi·cien·cy

Acento principal

suf-FI-cien-cy(suf · fi · cien · cy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "sufficiency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈfɪʃənsi⁄

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IPAsəˈfɪʃənsi

Sílabassuf·fi·cien·cy

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