How many syllables in "sentence"?

"sentence" has 2 syllabes (sen - tence).

How to divide "sentence"?

"sentence" divides into 2 parts: sen · tence.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"sentence": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sen·tence

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SEN-tence(sen · tence)● ○

Stress in "sentence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛntəns⁄

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IPAˈsɛntəns

Syllabessen·tence

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and he says, "Well, for your crimes we sentence you to death." And so he Lord Death Man just laughs and then he collapses onto the floor dead. Death Man just laughs and then he

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