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Quick Syllable Guide

How Many Syllables in "despondency"?

4 Syllables

There are 4 syllables in "despondency".

Syllable Division:de·spon·den·cy
Syllable Stress & Rhythm
de-SPON-den-cy(de · spon · den · cy)○ ● ○ ○

The primary stress in "despondency" falls on the 2nd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄dɪˈspɒndənsi⁄

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Syllablesde·spon·den·cy
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and we support all of that with a intensive psychotherapy program to address the despondency despair and depression that always accompanies severe chronic pain it's successful as you can see from this severe chronic pain it's successful as you can see from this

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Frequently Asked Questions About "despondency"

How many syllables are in "despondency"?
"despondency" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is de - spon - den - cy.
How do you divide "despondency" into syllables?
"despondency" is divided into 4 parts: de · spon · den · cy. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "despondency"?
In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "despondency" correctly?
Practice saying each syllable slowly (de... spon... den... cy), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.