How many syllables in "senesce"?

"senesce" has 2 lettergrepen (se - nesce).

How to divide "senesce"?

"senesce" divides into 2 parts: se · nesce.

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

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"senesce": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·nesce

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se-NESCE(se · nesce)○ ●

Stress in "senesce" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səˈnɛs⁄

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