How many syllables in "providence"?

"providence" has 3 lettergrepen (prov - i - dence).

How to divide "providence"?

"providence" divides into 3 parts: prov · i · dence.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"providence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prov·i·dence

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PROV-i-dence(prov · i · dence)● ○ ○

Stress in "providence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒvɪdəns⁄

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IPAˈprɒvɪdəns

Lettergrepenprov·i·dence

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