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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable spe
  • 7 letters
Syllables
spe-cies: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SPE-cies.
Pronunciation
/ˈspiʃiz/ 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 spe-cies.

Words that rhyme with species

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide species into syllables?

species divides as spe-cies. spe-cies: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in species?

Species has 2 syllables (spe-cies).

Which syllable is stressed in species?

The stressed syllable in species is spe. The 1st syllable is stressed: SPE-cies.

How do you pronounce species?

/ˈspiʃiz/ in American English.