How many syllables in "silencer"?

"silencer" has 3 lettergrepen (si - len - cer).

How to divide "silencer"?

"silencer" divides into 3 parts: si · len · cer.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"silencer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:si·len·cer

Hoofdklemtoon

SI-len-cer(si · len · cer)● ○ ○

Stress in "silencer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪ.lən.sər⁄

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IPAˈsaɪ.lən.sər

Lettergrepensi·len·cer

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