How many syllables in "distance"?

"distance" has 2 syllabes (dis - tance).

How to divide "distance"?

"distance" divides into 2 parts: dis · tance.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"distance": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:dis·tance

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DIS-tance(dis · tance)● ○

Stress in "distance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪstəns⁄

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IPAˈdɪstəns

Syllabesdis·tance

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How many syllables in "distance"?: "distance" has 2 syllabes (dis - tance).
How to divide "distance"?: "distance" divides into 2 parts: dis · tance.
Where is the stress in "distance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "distance"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... tance) and listen on SayItVid.