How many syllables in "pubescence"?

"pubescence" has 3 lettergrepen (pu - be - scence).

How to divide "pubescence"?

"pubescence" divides into 3 parts: pu · be · scence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... be... scence) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"pubescence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·be·scence

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pu-BE-scence(pu · be · scence)○ ● ○

Stress in "pubescence" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pjuːˈbɛsəns⁄

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IPApjuːˈbɛsəns

Lettergrepenpu·be·scence

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