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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pres
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pres-ence: 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: PRES-ence.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛzəns/ 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 pres-ence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide presence into syllables?

presence divides as pres-ence. pres-ence: 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 presence?

Presence has 2 syllables (pres-ence).

Which syllable is stressed in presence?

The stressed syllable in presence is pres. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRES-ence.

How do you pronounce presence?

/ˈprɛzəns/ in American English.