How many syllables in "impotence"?

"impotence" has 3 lettergrepen (im - po - tence).

How to divide "impotence"?

"impotence" divides into 3 parts: im · po · tence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... po... tence) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"impotence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·po·tence

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IM-po-tence(im · po · tence)● ○ ○

Stress in "impotence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪmpətəns⁄

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IPAˈɪmpətəns

Lettergrepenim·po·tence

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