How many syllables in "decadence"?

"decadence" has 3 syllabes (dec - a - dence).

How to divide "decadence"?

"decadence" divides into 3 parts: dec · a · dence.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"decadence": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:dec·a·dence

Accent principal

DEC-a-dence(dec · a · dence)● ○ ○

Stress in "decadence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛkədəns⁄

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IPAˈdɛkədəns

Syllabesdec·a·dence

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How many syllables in "decadence"?: "decadence" has 3 syllabes (dec - a - dence).
How to divide "decadence"?: "decadence" divides into 3 parts: dec · a · dence.
Where is the stress in "decadence"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decadence"?: Say each syllable slowly (dec... a... dence) and listen on SayItVid.