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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable prin
  • 8 letters
Syllables
prin-cess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRIN-cess.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɪnsɛs/ 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 prin-cess.

Words that rhyme with princess

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide princess into syllables?

princess divides as prin-cess. prin-cess: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in princess?

Princess has 2 syllables (prin-cess).

Which syllable is stressed in princess?

The stressed syllable in princess is prin. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRIN-cess.

How do you pronounce princess?

/ˈprɪnsɛs/ in American English.