How many syllables in distance?

Syllables in distance

2

dis·tance

Distance has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say distance

Pronunciation/ˈdɪstəns/
2 syllables, DIS-tance · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say distance slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, tance. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with distance

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Questions

How many syllables are in distance?
Distance has two syllables.
How do you divide distance into syllables?
Distance divides as dis-tance.
Which syllable is stressed in distance?
The first syllable (DIS-tance).

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