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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable clear
  • 9 letters
Syllables
clear-ance: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CLEAR-ance.
Pronunciation
/ˈklɪrəns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as clear-ance.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide clearance into syllables?

clearance divides as clear-ance. clear-ance: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in clearance?

Clearance has 2 syllables (clear-ance).

Which syllable is stressed in clearance?

The stressed syllable in clearance is clear. The 1st syllable is stressed: CLEAR-ance.

How do you pronounce clearance?

/ˈklɪrəns/ in American English.