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How to pronounce independence

independence
/ɪndɪˈpendəns/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Independence, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

Algeria doesn't officially recognize the independence of Kosovo.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce independence?

Independence is pronounced /ɪndɪˈpendəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in independence?

Independence has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in independence?

The third syllable: /ɪndɪˈpendəns/.

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