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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fense
  • 7 letters
Syllables
of-fense: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: of-FENSE.
Pronunciation
/əfˈɛns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as of-fense.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide offense into syllables?

offense divides as of-fense. of-fense: 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 offense?

Offense has 2 syllables (of-fense).

Which syllable is stressed in offense?

The stressed syllable in offense is fense. The 2nd syllable is stressed: of-FENSE.

How do you pronounce offense?

/əfˈɛns/ in American English.