How many syllables in reference?
Syllables in reference
3 or 2
ref·er·ence
Reference has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say reference
| Said as /ˈɹɛfɚəns/ | 3 syllables, REF-er-ence · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈɹɛfɹəns/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say reference slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ref, er, ence. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with reference
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Questions
- How many syllables are in reference?
- Reference has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide reference into syllables?
- Reference divides as ref-er-ence.
- Which syllable is stressed in reference?
- The first syllable (REF-er-ence).