How many syllables in "precedence"?

"precedence" has 3 syllabes (prec - e - dence).

How to divide "precedence"?

"precedence" divides into 3 parts: prec · e · dence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prec... e... dence) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"precedence": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:prec·e·dence

Accent principal

PREC-e-dence(prec · e · dence)● ○ ○

Stress in "precedence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛsɪdəns⁄

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IPAˈprɛsɪdəns

Syllabesprec·e·dence

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