How many syllables in "absence"?

"absence" has 2 sylaby (ab - sence).

How to divide "absence"?

"absence" divides into 2 parts: ab · sence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ab... sence) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"absence": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:ab·sence

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AB-sence(ab · sence)● ○

Stress in "absence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæb.səns⁄

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IPAˈæb.səns

Sylabyab·sence

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