How to pronounce difference

difference

/ˈdɪfərəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈdɪfrəns/.

/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

I can't explain the difference between those two.

How do you pronounce difference?

Difference is pronounced /ˈdɪfərəns/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈdɪfrəns/, is also used.

How many syllables are in difference?

Difference has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in difference?

The first syllable: /ˈdɪfərəns/.