How many syllables in offense?
Syllables in offense
2
of·fense
Offense has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say offense
| Pronunciation | /əˈfɛns/ 2 syllables, of-FENSE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say offense slowly and listen for each vowel sound: of, fense. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with offense
- sense
- defense
- defence
- intense
- hence
- cents
- expense
- fence
- dense
- tense
- immense
- pence
- commence
- suspense
- incense
- dispense
Questions
- How many syllables are in offense?
- Offense has two syllables.
- How do you divide offense into syllables?
- Offense divides as of-fense.
- Which syllable is stressed in offense?
- The second syllable (of-FENSE).