How many syllables in "elegance"?

"elegance" has 3 lettergrepen (el - e - gance).

How to divide "elegance"?

"elegance" divides into 3 parts: el · e · gance.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"elegance": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:el·e·gance

Hoofdklemtoon

EL-e-gance(el · e · gance)● ○ ○

Stress in "elegance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns⁄

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IPAˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns

Lettergrepenel·e·gance

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