How many syllables in "expens"?

"expens" has 2 lettergrepen (ex - pens).

How to divide "expens"?

"expens" divides into 2 parts: ex · pens.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"expens": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·pens

Hoofdklemtoon

ex-PENS(ex · pens)○ ●

Stress in "expens" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈspɛns⁄

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IPAɪkˈspɛns

Lettergrepenex·pens

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