How many syllables in "nicene"?

"nicene" has 2 lettergrepen (ni - cene).

How to divide "nicene"?

"nicene" divides into 2 parts: ni · cene.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"nicene": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ni·cene

Hoofdklemtoon

NI-cene(ni · cene)● ○

Stress in "nicene" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪ.siːn⁄

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IPAˈnaɪ.siːn

Lettergrepenni·cene

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