How many syllables in difference?
Syllables in difference
3 or 2
dif·fer·ence
Difference has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say difference
| Said as /ˈdɪfɚəns/ | 3 syllables, DIF-fer-ence · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈdɪfɹəns/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say difference slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dif, fer, ence. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in difference?
- Difference has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide difference into syllables?
- Difference divides as dif-fer-ence.
- Which syllable is stressed in difference?
- The first syllable (DIF-fer-ence).