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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable fer
  • 12 letters
Syllables
in-ter-fer-ence: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-ter-FER-ence. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntɚˈfɪrəns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), 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 in-terference, inter-ference, interfer-ence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide interference into syllables?

interference divides as in-ter-fer-ence. in-ter-fer-ence: 4 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 interference?

Interference has 4 syllables (in-ter-fer-ence).

Which syllable is stressed in interference?

The stressed syllable in interference is fer. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-ter-FER-ence. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce interference?

/ˌɪntɚˈfɪrəns/ in American English.