How many syllables in tendency?

Syllables in tendency

3

ten·den·cy

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

How to say tendency

Pronunciation/ˈtɛndənsi/
3 syllables, TEN-den-cy · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say tendency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ten, den, cy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in tendency?
Tendency has three syllables.
How do you divide tendency into syllables?
Tendency divides as ten-den-cy.
Which syllable is stressed in tendency?
The first syllable (TEN-den-cy).

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