How many syllables in "tendency"?

"tendency" has 3 syllabes (ten - den - cy).

How to divide "tendency"?

"tendency" divides into 3 parts: ten · den · cy.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"tendency": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ten·den·cy

Accent principal

TEN-den-cy(ten · den · cy)● ○ ○

Stress in "tendency" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛndənsi⁄

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