How many syllables in "lances"?

"lances" has 2 lettergrepen (lan - ces).

How to divide "lances"?

"lances" divides into 2 parts: lan · ces.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lan... ces) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lances": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lan·ces

Hoofdklemtoon

LAN-ces(lan · ces)● ○

Stress in "lances" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlænsɪz⁄

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IPAˈlænsɪz

Lettergrepenlan·ces

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