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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable res
  • 9 letters
Syllables
res-i-dence: 3 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: RES-i-dence.
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛzɪdəns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as res-idence, resi-dence.

Words that rhyme with residence

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide residence into syllables?

residence divides as res-i-dence. res-i-dence: 3 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 residence?

Residence has 3 syllables (res-i-dence).

Which syllable is stressed in residence?

The stressed syllable in residence is res. The 1st syllable is stressed: RES-i-dence.

How do you pronounce residence?

/ˈrɛzɪdəns/ in American English.