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pierce

Syllables: pierce has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /pɪrs/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with pierce

How do you divide pierce into syllables?

pierce divides as pierce. pierce has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in pierce?

Pierce has 1 syllable (pierce).

Which syllable is stressed in pierce?

The stressed syllable in pierce is pierce. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce pierce?

/pɪrs/ in American English.