How many syllables in "penance"?

"penance" has 2 lettergrepen (pen - ance).

How to divide "penance"?

"penance" divides into 2 parts: pen · ance.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"penance": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pen·ance

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PEN-ance(pen · ance)● ○

Stress in "penance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛnəns⁄

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IPAˈpɛnəns

Lettergrepenpen·ance

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