How many syllables in "nonsense"?

"nonsense" has 2 lettergrepen (non - sense).

How to divide "nonsense"?

"nonsense" divides into 2 parts: non · sense.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"nonsense": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:non·sense

Hoofdklemtoon

NON-sense(non · sense)● ○

Stress in "nonsense" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɒnsəns⁄

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IPAˈnɒnsəns

Lettergrepennon·sense

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