How many syllables in decency?

Syllables in decency

3

de·cen·cy

Decency has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say decency

Pronunciation/ˈdisənsi/
3 syllables, DE-cen-cy · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say decency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cen, cy. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with decency

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Questions

How many syllables are in decency?
Decency has three syllables.
How do you divide decency into syllables?
Decency divides as de-cen-cy.
Which syllable is stressed in decency?
The first syllable (DE-cen-cy).

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