How many syllables in "license"?

"license" has 2 lettergrepen (li - cense).

How to divide "license"?

"license" divides into 2 parts: li · cense.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"license": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·cense

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-cense(li · cense)● ○

Stress in "license" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪ.səns⁄

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IPAˈlaɪ.səns

Lettergrepenli·cense

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