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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable es
  • 7 letters
Syllables
es-sence: 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: ES-sence.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛsəns/ 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 es-sence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide essence into syllables?

essence divides as es-sence. es-sence: 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 essence?

Essence has 2 syllables (es-sence).

Which syllable is stressed in essence?

The stressed syllable in essence is es. The 1st syllable is stressed: ES-sence.

How do you pronounce essence?

/ˈɛsəns/ in American English.