How many syllables in "virulence"?

"virulence" has 3 lettergrepen (vir - u - lence).

How to divide "virulence"?

"virulence" divides into 3 parts: vir · u · lence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (vir... u... lence) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"virulence": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:vir·u·lence

Hoofdklemtoon

VIR-u-lence(vir · u · lence)● ○ ○

Stress in "virulence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvɪr.jʊ.ləns⁄

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IPAˈvɪr.jʊ.ləns

Lettergrepenvir·u·lence

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