How Many Syllables Are in "Difference"?
difference has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
dif-fer-ence
- Word
- difference
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdɪf.ɚ.əns/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A way in which two things being compared are not the same.
Example sentence
She noticed a difference between the two drawings.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary, US pronunciation and meaning: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/difference.
Related words
- different — 3 syllables — dif-fer-ent