How many syllables in "recognizance"?

"recognizance" has 4 lettergrepen (re - cog - ni - zance).

How to divide "recognizance"?

"recognizance" divides into 4 parts: re · cog · ni · zance.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... cog... ni... zance) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"recognizance": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·cog·ni·zance

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re-COG-ni-zance(re · cog · ni · zance)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "recognizance" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns⁄

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IPArɪˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns

Lettergrepenre·cog·ni·zance

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How many syllables in "recognizance"?: "recognizance" has 4 lettergrepen (re - cog - ni - zance).
How to divide "recognizance"?: "recognizance" divides into 4 parts: re · cog · ni · zance.
Where is the stress in "recognizance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "recognizance"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... cog... ni... zance) and listen on SayItVid.