How many syllables in "observance"?

"observance" has 3 lettergrepen (ob - ser - vance).

How to divide "observance"?

"observance" divides into 3 parts: ob · ser · vance.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"observance": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ob·ser·vance

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ob-SER-vance(ob · ser · vance)○ ● ○

Stress in "observance" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈzɜːrvəns⁄

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Lettergrepenob·ser·vance

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How many syllables in "observance"?: "observance" has 3 lettergrepen (ob - ser - vance).
How to divide "observance"?: "observance" divides into 3 parts: ob · ser · vance.
Where is the stress in "observance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "observance"?: Say each syllable slowly (ob... ser... vance) and listen on SayItVid.