How do you divide dependence into syllables?

Dependence divides as de-pen-dence.

Which syllable is stressed in dependence?

The second syllable (de-PEN-dence).

Syllables in dependence

de·pen·dence

Dependence has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/dɪˈpɛndəns/ 3 syllables, de-PEN-dence · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say dependence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, pen, dence. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in dependence?: Dependence has three syllables.
How do you divide dependence into syllables?: Dependence divides as de-pen-dence.
Which syllable is stressed in dependence?: The second syllable (de-PEN-dence).