How many syllables in sentence?

Syllables in sentence

2

sen·tence

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

How to say sentence

Pronunciation/ˈsɛntəns/
2 syllables, SEN-tence · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say sentence slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sen, tence. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sentence?
Sentence has two syllables.
How do you divide sentence into syllables?
Sentence divides as sen-tence.
Which syllable is stressed in sentence?
The first syllable (SEN-tence).

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