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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sub
  • 9 letters
Syllables
sub-stance: 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: SUB-stance.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌbstəns/ 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 sub-stance.

Words that rhyme with substance

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide substance into syllables?

substance divides as sub-stance. sub-stance: 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 substance?

Substance has 2 syllables (sub-stance).

Which syllable is stressed in substance?

The stressed syllable in substance is sub. The 1st syllable is stressed: SUB-stance.

How do you pronounce substance?

/ˈsʌbstəns/ in American English.