How many syllables in "silence"?

"silence" has 2 sílabas (si - lence).

How to divide "silence"?

"silence" divides into 2 parts: si · lence.

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

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2 Sílabas

"silence": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:si·lence

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SI-lence(si · lence)● ○

Stress in "silence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsaɪ.ləns⁄

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But more terrifying than that, though, was the silence. Silence meant he had no idea where the woman was." Can you all close your eyes for a second? Can you all close your eyes for a second?

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