How many syllables in "dependence"?

"dependence" has 3 lettergrepen (de - pen - dence).

How to divide "dependence"?

"dependence" divides into 3 parts: de · pen · dence.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"dependence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·pen·dence

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de-PEN-dence(de · pen · dence)○ ● ○

Stress in "dependence" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈpɛndəns⁄

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Lettergrepende·pen·dence

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