Skip to content
lexiwi

How many syllables in nonsense?

Type another word to check it instantly.

  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable non
  • 8 letters
Syllables
non-sense: 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: NON-sense.
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑnsɛns/ 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 non-sense.

Words that rhyme with nonsense

We couldn't find rhymes for this word.

More words with a similar syllable count and stress pattern

Frequently asked questions

How do you divide nonsense into syllables?

nonsense divides as non-sense. non-sense: 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 nonsense?

Nonsense has 2 syllables (non-sense).

Which syllable is stressed in nonsense?

The stressed syllable in nonsense is non. The 1st syllable is stressed: NON-sense.

How do you pronounce nonsense?

/ˈnɑnsɛns/ in American English.