How many syllables in "licensed"?

"licensed" has 2 lettergrepen (li - censed).

How to divide "licensed"?

"licensed" divides into 2 parts: li · censed.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"licensed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·censed

Hoofdklemtoon

LI-censed(li · censed)● ○

Stress in "licensed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪ.sənst⁄

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IPAˈlaɪ.sənst

Lettergrepenli·censed

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