How many syllables in proficiency?
Syllables in proficiency
4
pro·fi·cien·cy
Proficiency has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say proficiency
| Pronunciation | /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ 4 syllables, pro-FI-cien-cy · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say proficiency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, fi, cien, cy. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in proficiency?
- Proficiency has four syllables.
- How do you divide proficiency into syllables?
- Proficiency divides as pro-fi-cien-cy.
- Which syllable is stressed in proficiency?
- The second syllable (pro-FI-cien-cy).