How many syllables in suspense?
Syllables in suspense
2
sus·pense
Suspense has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say suspense
| Pronunciation | /səˈspɛns/ 2 syllables, sus-PENSE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say suspense slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sus, pense. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with suspense
- sense
- defense
- defence
- intense
- hence
- cents
- offense
- expense
- fence
- dense
- tense
- immense
- pence
- commence
- incense
- dispense
Questions
- How many syllables are in suspense?
- Suspense has two syllables.
- How do you divide suspense into syllables?
- Suspense divides as sus-pense.
- Which syllable is stressed in suspense?
- The second syllable (sus-PENSE).