How many syllables in "reticence"?

"reticence" has 3 lettergrepen (ret - i - cence).

How to divide "reticence"?

"reticence" divides into 3 parts: ret · i · cence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ret... i... cence) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"reticence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ret·i·cence

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RET-i-cence(ret · i · cence)● ○ ○

Stress in "reticence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛtɪsəns⁄

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IPAˈrɛtɪsəns

Lettergrepenret·i·cence

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